2021 Schug Chardonnay Carneros, USA (750ml) South Australia cassis and bing cherries dominate

cassis and bing cherries dominate the bouquet followed by layers of tobacco and toasted New French Oak

matching mixed cherries with mocha and cedar shadings and some loamy notes

graphite and crushed rose petal

cedar and cinnamon flavors on a firmly tannic texture

coupled with lower yields

2021 Schug Chardonnay Carneros, USA (750ml) South Australia cassis and bing cherries dominateWINEMAKER'S NOTES: This classic Carneros Chardonnay was grown primarily on the Schug Estate vineyard, with additional barrels from the Wildcat Vineyard and Thornton Ranch. It was fermented and aged on the lees ("sur lie") in small French Oak barrels, with judicious new oak introduced. Malolactic fermentation was not induced, allowing the wine to retain its natural acidity and varietal focus. The result is a wine that is both rich and powerful, while