Croix Estate 'Narrow Gauge' Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA 2021 Madeira - Rainwater stone and textural highlights from

stone and textural highlights from the proprietary yeast all come together to weave a seamless

It is a Chardonnay with good greasiness and mineral acidity

but on the palate there’s a real explosion of citrus fruit (bergamot and pomelo)

It's already drinking nicely

This is a wow

Croix Estate 'Narrow Gauge' Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA 2021 Madeira - Rainwater stone and textural highlights fromA fuller, yet bright and refreshing style of Chardonnay, this wine has a golden straw presence in the glass with a bouquet of raw honey, marmalade, fresh citrus zest, toasted pine nuts, rocky flints, all spice, toasted oak and lusciousness on the nose that is ever so inviting. Island ripe pineapple, apple, stone fruit, and crisp pear leave the mouthwatering in a cascade of pleasure.