Lingua Franca, Estate Chardonnay other_regions_italy (from Craite Paille

(from Craite Paille

More moderate wood influence more easily allows the pretty if reticent nose of various dark berries

23% Mourvedre

its dynamic flavors framed by powdery tannins and vibrant

Powerful but not overly full in the mouth

Lingua Franca, Estate Chardonnay other_regions_italy (from Craite PailleThe 2021 Chardonnay Estate blossoms nearly smoky, with stone dust and hints of graphite complicating crushed green apples and lime zest. This impresses further with its vividly ripe stone fruits flowing across a silken core, taking on a sensation of liquid rocks as pretty inner florals resonate throughout. It's deceivingly long, seeming to drop off with hints of citrus, followed by a reprise of minerality and lemon oil. It's a gentle giant.