Story Chardonnay carneros Sangiacomo Vineyards

If you don’t love this wine, it’s likely because you don’t understand it. Though skin fermented whites (“Orange wine”) aren’t new, I’d never had a Chardonnay version; let alone one aged in a clay vessel, buried in the ground. And probably never will, again. More intriguing since I’m so averse to rich Chard and though rich, it was not buttery or flabby. The appearance is viscous and the Sauternes-gold color, gives one pause. Then, the aromatics, which are like nothing …

This is Story's first chardonnay fermented Georgian-style in a Qvevri (clay pot). Well done! Bright, not oaked so no buttery finish. If you like unoaked Chardonnays, this is a bright, pleasant wine.