Veritas - Reserve Chardonnay 2020 (750ml) Kakheti

Veritas - Reserve Chardonnay 2020 (750ml) KakhetiFor a very long time, this barrel fermented Chardonnay was called our Harlequin Chardonnay. We used the word Harlequin because of the richness and complexity of the wine. Typically our barrel fermented Chardonnay is sourced primarily from our best site on the Top Meadow. But 2021 was such a fantastic vintage that I wanted to include all of the estate vineyards in the blend. The barrel profile was more robust than the previous 2020 vintage because the

and allspice aromas primarily

A classic Nebbiolo with notes of crushed flowers

The palate neatly balances silky

Try with panzanella (Tuscan bread

so malolactic fermentation is prevented

and has 2013's relatively serious structure and tannic clout

15% White Tempranillo

20% new oak

Following aromas of nutmeg and plum

roasted meaty spices and some red fruit

black licorice and violet notes filling in liberally

bright finish