2012 Solomon Hills Vineyards Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, USA (750ml) DOCG good acidity (but could do

good acidity (but could do with a little more)

Very well constructed

Lovely cinnamon and nutmeg notes join a hint of pineapple custard

We find the same aromas as on the nose

dense and wonderfully expressive right out of the gate

2012 Solomon Hills Vineyards Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, USA (750ml) DOCG good acidity (but could doTASTING NOTES: Showing an almost Bien Nacido level of salty, marine like minerality, the 2012 Chardonnay Solomon Hills has beautiful stone fruits and white flower characteristics to go with a medium bodied, fresh, pure and elegant feel on the palate. Barrel fermented and aged 16 months in 28% new French oak before being bottled unfiltered, this outstanding Chardonnay picks up additional richness with time in the glass, has lively acidity and should