White

Austerity Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco)

Austerity

Arroyo Seco · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
United States
Region
Arroyo Seco · Central Coast
Appellation
Arroyo Seco
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

frutos do mar grelhados · frango assado · queijos macios · massas com molhos cremosos

Rated vintages

  • 201686 pts

    This bottling is very showy on the nose with tons of white flowers, tuberose, guava and mango, though a slice of lime peel cuts the tropicality a bit. Guava peel, feijoa and bitter limes show on the sip, where that slightly treacly tropicality reigns.

  • 201387 pts

    The oaky smoke is quite powerful on the nose, which also shows vanilla dust and lime juice. The palate is anything but austere, full of toast, caramelized apples and smoked fruits. A line of citrus acidity stops it from becoming flabby, but this is definitely for the oak lovers…