this hugely ripe chardonnay is just a little too big for absolute balance. any more powerful, and it would be over the line. as it is, it flirts with it, with gobs of jammy apricots, yellow pears, citrine and meyer lemondrop, as well as barrel influences ranging from creamy lees to buttered toast, roasted hazelnuts and smoky honey. the alcohol is over 15%.
Hawk Hill Vineyard