Lioco Chardonnay Sonoma County 2021 (750ml) Bobal

Lioco Chardonnay Sonoma County 2021 (750ml) BobalAROMA : Bartlett pear, bay laurel, seashell. FLAVOR : Lemon drops, tomato leaf, fennel pollen.

some of the lowest acid levels in years isn’t a big issue as it is easily corrected in the cellar

Batonnage (stirring of the lees)

acidity and extract

this fruit forward has enticing aromas of dark fruit

Black cherries and plums dominate the aroma and the flavor profiles

drawing layers of aroma and flavors from the fruit while giving this wine its elegant depth and body across the palate

Freshness balances the structure nicely

and satisfying

pear and other orchard fruits mingling with minerality

As the vines near 30 years old

It's not the most polished Médoc of the vintage

The rhythm of the dance changes when the winemaker steps in—carefully hand harvesting and aging the grapes on lees for 10 months resulting in a classic Cava that displays good acidity with some floral sweetness