Donelan, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Genevieves Block other_regions_australia with a charcoal shading

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60% whole clusters)

It will continue to open up over the next 10-12 years and drink well through 2040 in the style of a Chapoutier Hermitage

this is unlikely to ever completely shed its considerable tannic structure

Donelan, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Genevieves Block other_regions_australia with a charcoal shadingThe 2016 Chardonnay Genevieve's Block simply sings of jasmine, white grapefruit, kumquat, yuzu and lemon curd with touches of chalk dust and fresh ginger. The medium to full bodied palate is super intense with a wicked backbone of freshness and an incredibly long, mineral laced finish.