2022 Lioco, Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California, USA Unit of Measure:12 X 750ML The fruit nods to barbecued

The fruit nods to barbecued pineapple

Fabulous textural complexity at the finely-nuanced finish

A terrific intensity of very pure red fruit swamps the palate

and grapes underwent a serious sorting after uneven ripening (they also did green harvesting)

cream and spices

2022 Lioco, Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California, USA Unit of Measure:12 X 750ML The fruit nods to barbecuedLioco is a fascinating project, conceived in 2005 with the aim of making nuanced wines from truly special Californian vineyards. Fruit is sourced from over 400 sites, each of them deemed to have characteristics akin to Premier or Grand Cru quality in Europe. Grapes for this Chardonnay came from cooler, western areas in Sonoma County; these cool climates have translated to flavours of lemon custard, stone and fresh thyme. Pair this with fried fish