A delicate yet decadent Chardonnay, subtle but not at all shy– like meeting a cool stranger at a party who you find out several days later is a hyper-accomplished scholar with an endless list of shockingly impressive credentials, this is a wine that doesn’t need to shout to be heard. Barrel-aged for six months, the texture is glossy and luxurious, like spending an entire glorious day lounging unapologetically in satin bed sheets. The nose is fruity and bright, like a refreshing cup of mango gelato. The palate continues along with a similarly tropical disposition, backed up by a dash of hazelnut cream and an understated whiff of rose oil. Balanced acidity cuts through the honeyed full body like a shooting star, finishing up with a lingering note of dreamy, moreish vanilla bean. Drink at a romantic twilit dinner in late summer, ideally surrounded by a plentiful amount of votive candles and a plate of buttery, soul-warming sole en papillote. GOOD FOR — Stargazing on a crystal-clear August evening Pairing with a black velvet suit and all the diamonds Listening to Lana Del Rey poolside in Palm Springs Accompanying a lavish bubble bath in an immaculate marble bathroom
