Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Stones 2023 lagarino bianco The palate is beautifully silky

The palate is beautifully silky and feels fuller bodied than it is because of the intense flavors of cherry and blood orange that finishes with hints of baking spice and underbrush

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Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Stones 2023 lagarino bianco The palate is beautifully silkyThis shows characteristic aromas of green ginger, stone fruit, herbs and stony austerity. The palate is austere, almost severe, focused entirely on chalky texture and tension. Sourced from a section of vineyard with granite boulders covered in calcium carbonate. Pressed once with whole bunches, then aged in 500 liter barrels and 30% in tanks. It develops flor during aging, adding further complexity. James Suckling Notes, 97 Points