Bonterra Zinfandel Bottle:12 2017 Los Carneros Chardonnay showcases

2017 Los Carneros Chardonnay showcases balanced fruit

Tournon leads the movement in Australia towards elegant

It's slender but concentrated and very refreshing

The wine of Steinmassl tend towards tension and minerality with perhaps a little less stone fruit and exotic richness found elsewhere

Bonterra Zinfandel Bottle:12 2017 Los Carneros Chardonnay showcasesBlending Petite Sirah into this Zinfandel gave it greater perfume, color and complexity in the glass. A glint of purple against a deep red hue hints at the luscious aromas of violets, raspberry and strawberry on the nose. A rich palate of briery fruit, brown spice and vanilla is framed by a subtle thread of pepper and oak. The generous mid palate showcases soft tannins and balanced acidity.