2015 Soter Chardonnay North Valley Reserve

Light green-tinged yellow. Vibrant, mineral-accented citrus, orchard fruit and candied ginger qualities on the highly perfumed nose; honeysuckle and iodine nuances gain strength with air. Dry, chewy and minerally on the palate, offering pear nectar, toasted brioche and bitter quinine flavors and a deeper, sweeter melon quality. Closes minerally and impressively long, displaying resonating floral character and firm, spicy cut.