Sara L. Schneider
13 New Chardonnays Perfect for Sipping in Winter
In a slight detour from the conventional path, to amplify this wine’s pure fruit and energy, after barrel fermentation and 17 months in French oak (45 percent new), Kosta Browne winemaker Julien Howsepian puts it into stainless steel for four months before bottling it. On the lovely nose, baked quince is layered with jasmine, Meyer lemon and hints of stone fruit. Bright citrus pops on the palate, joining white nectarine in a rich but vibrant package with a distinct vein of savory minerality. This is one gorgeous wine.
