2016 Lafond Winery 'Lafond Vineyard' Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills, USA (750 ml) Barbados while the medium to full-bodied

while the medium to full-bodied palate is a bit more dusty and drying than the 2021

The initial push of vivid raspberry and currant picks up herb and earth notes

with fine acidity cutting through a rounded and generous mouthfeel

and it’s going to have two decades or more of longevity

2016 Lafond Winery 'Lafond Vineyard' Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills, USA (750 ml) Barbados while the medium to full-bodiedTASTING NOTES: "Lemon peels, sea salt, hazelnut and honeysuckle aromas play up the more voluptuous side of Chardonnay, and hint at marshmallow without going so far. The palate is surprisingly zippy with acid and Meyer lemon zest, but also shows richer hints of browned butter and toasted almond toward the finish. It's a crowd pleaser for many tastes." Wine Enthusiast