Delaplane Cellars – Winemakers Reserve, Chardonnay 2021 – Virginia

The nose is aromatic, textured and slightly creamy. It reveals notes of crushed pear, crushed nectarine and small notes of juicy/pulpy mirabelle plum associated with fine hints of light oak/freshly-toasted, fine hints of mirabelle plum, concentrated yellow fruits as well as a hint of lime blossom, butter and a very discreet hint of verbena. The palate is nicely juicy, fruity and offers freshness, minerality, a small fat in freshness as well as a fine unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed mirabelle plum, crushed white peach and small notes of juicy physalis associated with a fine touch of pineapple, fresh butter as well as fine hints of fresh hazelnut and toast. Good length. A subtle tannic hint in both the aromatic and the structure. Good persistence.