Fossil Point Central Coast Chardonnay

Tasting notes & discussion 31

Typically $16/bottle from Fossil Point Wines
Vintage 2015 (Homo naledi ancient human fossils are formally described as a newly discovered Homo species)
Nearly 335,000 to 236,000 years old… imagine a wine of that vintage
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About Fossil Point Wines
Located within the Central Coast AVA, Fossil Point Wines is named after the scenic Fossil Point of Avila Beach. Similarly, their vineyard sources all share a particular closeness to the Pacific Ocean, their soil composed of once ancient seafloors’ coarse sand and shale weathered over time. Respectful of the coastal landscape, they pride sustainability in hopes of preserving the high quality of their land. Melding the hospitable coastal lifestyle and ease of the Central California landscape, Fossil Point’s wines reflect both these qualities in their approachability and quality.

Life, Uh, Finds Chardonnay

TASTING NOTES:
“A portion of the grapes selected for the blend are of the very aromatic Musqué clone, bringing a suggestion of grapefruit and lychee to the nose, along with white floral tones and lemon zest. Only a very limited malolactic fermentation was conducted, in order to preserve this unique aromatic signature and retain liveliness in the wine.”

TANGENTIALLY RELATED MUSIC to listen to over this wine:

DRINK IT FROM/WITH (conventional option):
White wine glass or Chardonnay if you actually have some. Pairs well with shellfish (oysters, mussels) or “a grand platter from the raw bar.”

OR (really-going-with-the-theme option):
T-Rex skull. T-Rex skull. T-Rex skull.

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