2014 Center of Effort "Effort" Edna Valley Chardonnay Gruet is producing tasty

Gruet is producing tasty

I really enjoy how the Chardonnay and Folle Blanche play off each other

Savory fruit

with small amounts of Merlot

more forward version of the 2009

2014 Center of Effort "Effort" Edna Valley Chardonnay Gruet is producing tasty*Editors' Choice* Aged in oak, acacia and concrete, this is a tremendous example of a racy style done well. Aromas of crushed chalk, lightly braised apricot and slivers of cashew are seamlessly woven together, leading into a sip that shows brightness, fine tuned acidity and structural grip. Rounded pear flavors and lime squeezed on nectarine ensure that it doesn't dive into sourness. (MK)