Nathan K. Finger Lakes Chardonnay 2020

Nathan Kendall produces the most serious Chardonnay on the lakes, and you have it here in front of you. This is a barrel-fermented beauty that reminds us a lot of a good Macon from Burgundy. Golden fruit and honey rule the nose, with a hint of toastiness from the use of oak. The nose follows through harmoniously and there is a backbone of cool-climate acidity that keeps everything together and keeping it fresh, with no sign of flab. If you're a skeptic about diving into New York wines, this might just be the best place to start to discover what New York wineries can really do.

(Chardonnay 100%)

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