2012 Byron Santa Maria Chardonnay

100% barrel fermented with 100% malolactic fermentation. Additional layers of complexity are achieved through sur lie aging and weekly hand stirring of the barrels, known as batonnage. Native yeasts, which contribute silkiness and depth to the wine, are used on selected lots to round out the final blend. This wine has a bright nose of lemon citrus, green fig, apple and notes of vanilla bean and nutmeg spice on the nose. Smooth and creamy on the tongue with a solid core of ripe fruit, tongue tingly minerality and a touch of spice through the finsih. Excellent