2014 Varner "El Camino Vineyard" Santa Barbara County Chardonnay protracted harvest

protracted harvest

This is the first release of a new sister brand to Elk Cove

gooseberry

this gorgeous effort tastes like the essence of Rasteau

spice and soft tannins have resulted in a silky

2014 Varner "El Camino Vineyard" Santa Barbara County Chardonnay protracted harvestDespite its very reasonable price, the 2014 Chardonnay El Camino Vineyard delivers serious intensity, richness and nuance. Broad, ample and phenolic, the 2015 exudes all the classic Varner signatures, structure being the most obvious of these. Yellow orchard fruit, mint, candied lemon, chamomile and lightly honeyed notes are front and center. This is one of the most singular Santa Barbara Chardonnays readers will come across. The style and palate