
Orin Swift Cellars Mannequin Chardonnay 2022 - 750 ML
Get FREE Shipping On Orders of 6 or More Bottles! Use Coupon Code at Checkout: SHIPFREE1 Winemaker's Notes The nose opens with rich aromatics of Meyer lemon, honeydew, butterscotch and honeysuckle, with accents of jasmine, white pepper and fennel pollen. A massive palate consists of ripe white peach and a bold Werther’s Original entry and a layered mid- palate of nectarines, pineapple and honey. A touch of green apple and wet stone culminate in a concise crème brulee finish. Critic Ratings Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 90 (2021 vintage): Even with an appreciable volume (11,300 cases), all of the 2021 Chardonnay Mannequin was barrel fermented and matured, spending eight months in 23% new French oak. Blended primarily from Santa Barbara and Sonoma sources (there is some Napa fruit, as well as 2.6% Viognier), it's toasty on the nose, boasting notes of roasted cashew, grilled peaches and vanilla. It's full-bodied, lush and easy to drink, with tropical fruit and pinea