Sequoia Grove Chardonnay Napa Valley 2015 Bottle:12 Blessed Thistle and other botanicals

Blessed Thistle and other botanicals into the family's estate wine

this offering from Pasote does not disappoint

which underscore the wine’s ageing potential

either with a thick cream sauce -- the lightness of Liberty Creek Chardonnay will serve as a nice contrast -- or with pesto made of freshly chopped basil

Sequoia Grove Chardonnay Napa Valley 2015 Bottle:12 Blessed Thistle and other botanicalsThe nose pops with an immediate hit of fresh lemon rolling quickly into lemon curd and warm toasted almonds. The fresh fruitnose is balanced nicely with secondary aromas of custard and brioche, ripe melon, pear, and poached pear. On the palate thewine is full of flavor: perfectly nutty toast and marzipan. The midpalate is creamy with a hint of nutmeg and finishing with fresh citrus. Light yellow in color with delicate fruit on the nose of pear,