2009 Chardonnay EQ

The 2009 EQ Chardonnay was partially native fermented and aged sur lie with batonnage in 26% new French oak for 10 months. Rounder, toastier, and a bit richer than the Coralillo cuvee, on the palate it displays ample tropical fruits, peach, and butterscotch leading to a long, fresh finish. Drink this top-flight effort over the next 4-5 years. Matetic is a biodynamically farmed winery, a rarity in Chile at the moment, whose grapes are certified organic. Importer: Quintessential Wines, Napa, CA; www.quintessentialwines.com