2022 Elaine Calypte Vineyard Chardonnay Outsider followed by a smoke-tinged finish

followed by a smoke-tinged finish

over ice or with a splash of water to fully pay tribute to the unique flavor

More rounded

aromatic intensity and depth that this producer coaxes out of their Crianza for such a modest price

this sets a new standard for Santenay

2022 Elaine Calypte Vineyard Chardonnay Outsider followed by a smoke-tinged finishProducer: Elaine Wines Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California Varietal: Chardonnay Year: 2022 Winemaker Notes: "Elegant with crisp apple, pear, lemon, tangerine, hints honeysuckle, vanilla, almond, cardamom, brioche, light oak, bright acidity. Hand harvested, barrel fermented with native yeast, malolactic fermentation, aged sur lie with bttonage, 16 months in 50% new French oak. Extremely limited production." Alcohol: 13. 7% *Price