Hestan 2021 Chardonnay, San Francisco Bay 18 finely grained frame

finely grained frame

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Hestan 2021 Chardonnay, San Francisco Bay 18 finely grained frameA fantastic new Chardonnay from Hestan by winemaker Thomas Brown (Shrader, Outpost). Limited. Hestan's first wine produced by esteemed Napa Valley winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, the Hestan Chardonnay boasts an impeccable balance of flavor and structure. Bright fruit flavors with a round, full mouthfeel, the wine offers depth and a long, elegant finish. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Tremendous richness with a whopping 14. 1% Alcohol yet so balanced