2021 Fess Parker Ashley's Chardonnay [WE93][WS92][JD90]

"Tart and ashy aromas of yellow apple, lemon peel and grapefruit zest make for a racy nose on this bottling. There's a great textural edge to the palate, where lemon pith and crisp acidity cuts through broad nectarine and salty almond flavors." 

"Shows generous candied orange peel, pear, Fuji apple and pineapple notes, but there's also an appealing thread of sea salt minerality. Reveals light, fresh acidity that highlights the flavors and creates appealing tension and vibrancy on the finish." 

"The 2020 Chardonnay Ashley's is in the same ballpark quality-wise, offering a more floral, elegant style as well as pretty peach and citrus fruits, medium-bodied richness, terrific balance, and a great finish. This comes all from the Rancho Las Hermana Vineyard and was fermented and aged in 31% new French oak." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"This wine shows bright apple, pear and citrus fruit flavors complemented by attractive mineral notes with vanilla and toasty oak notes from French oak aging."