Saxon-Brown Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard

Rounded out. Short, but tasty.

Carneros, Calif., 2018 Saxon-Brown Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard ($37 winery tasting event). Sharp dark gold, viscous (13.9 alc.); honey, wine lees, stone fruit, lime nose; low-mid acids; mid depth; round, ripe, semi-lush stone fruit finish. w/swordfish. 17/92.

Carneros, Calif. 2018 Saxon-Brown Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard ($37 at wine tasting event). Mid-gold, viscous; oaky, tropical, stone fruit nose; low-mid acids; mid-depth; semi-long, round, fat stone fruit finish. 17/92.

Delicious and very definitely worth the buy. Great balance and delicious drinking all by itself too!

Friday Night Brown Bagger (R&R's) : Double blind. Pale color with notes of apple, marshmallow and almond; lovely fruit. Medium-bodied. Toasted orchard fruit and spice elements carrying through the finish. Guessed Sonoma chard. (R&R)