2023 | Marine Layer 'Aries' Chardonnay | Sonoma Coast Aged Tawny Port Impressive for its extraordinary intensity

Impressive for its extraordinary intensity

and the rest of the year was very dry

full-bodied palate coats the mouth with black fruits and exotic spice sparks

The aromas and flavors expand on the plush palate

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2023 | Marine Layer 'Aries' Chardonnay | Sonoma Coast Aged Tawny Port Impressive for its extraordinary intensityBeautiful balance, great acidity and a sense of minerality bring a lot of energy to this vivid wine. It's a blend of several of their noted vineyard designate wines. Subtle crisp apple, Bosc pear, almond, nutmeg and flint flavors grow on the palate and linger on the finish. Drink or hold. 93 Pts James Suckling