The grapes for De Loach's 'Heritage Collection' Chardonnay were carefully chosen from cool, fog-influenced vineyards sustainably farmed along the California Coast. The team at De Loach practise sustainable viticulture and have a light touch in the winery to ensure the wine stays true to its origin. At the winery, fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks in order to retain the Chardonnay grapes’ fresh primary fruit aromas and then a small proportion of barrel-fermented Chardonnay was added to the final blend, lending some aromatic complexity and a richer mouthfeel. The final wine displays vibrant aromas of honeysuckle, citrus fruit, and ripe white peach on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy acidity and creamy mouthfeel. Flavours of ripe pear, lemon curd and vanilla lead to a lively finish. [#intro]De Loach's 'Heritage' Chardonnay offers superb value & quality for a mid-priced Californian wine...[/intro]