title: Ryan Cochrane 2014 Solomon Hills Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)
description: Along with a fascinating nose, this bottling from the appellation's westernmost vineyard offers the rounded ripeness of cherimoya, nectarine and white peach but with a laser-sharp line of crushed sea shell and flint minerality alongside scratched lemon skin. The palate rides that chalky line the whole way, offering hints of lime pith, tangerine, sea salt and just enough almond warmth.
variety: Chardonnay
designation: Solomon Hills Vineyard