Novelty Hill Chardonnay Columbia Valley USA 2019 Bodegas Lopez Criss Cross sources from different

Criss Cross sources from different estate vineyards (average age 80 years) to find the very best grapes to produce this lush wine

20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

The limestone containing fossilized starfish makes the wines that grow in it fresh

Ample and creamy in the glass

creamy tannins that frame some pretty

Novelty Hill Chardonnay Columbia Valley USA 2019 Bodegas Lopez Criss Cross sources from differentThough the fruit sourcing is the same, this is the first vintage of this wine to bear the Royal Slope label. With winemaker Mike Januik, a Chardonnay savant, the aromas are completely enchanting with notes of spice, yellow apple and Bosc pear. The palate shows a lot of sophistication and reserve. Toasty notes linger on the finish. It's chock full of class.