Kuleto Estate Chardonnay

The 2013 is lemony without being citrusy, i.e. it smells more of lemon verbena or citronella than lemon rind. The roughly 20% of new Francois Frere French oak give it a kiss of toast and a long creaminess that isnt heavy. The early harvest meant higher initial malic acid levels which gives the wine a mouth-watering feel.