Scenic Root 'The Forager' 2015 Chardonnay USA Moscato Giallo with candied lemon peel

with candied lemon peel

spice and licorice are nicely delineated

Features seamlessly layered dark currant

Its finish is persistent

gingery spice and dusty dried flowers

Scenic Root 'The Forager' 2015 Chardonnay USA Moscato Giallo with candied lemon peelGrapes sourced (foraged) from two vineyards about 4 miles from the Pacific. A combo of French oak and stainless steel yields a wine that is crisp and clean at first: smell and taste green apple, fresh lemon wedge and steely minerality; followed closely behind by just a bit of buttery richness: brioche, lemon custard and a hint of vanilla. Acidic edge is tamed by textural creaminess. We think its a lovely bridge between the two styles.