2007 Huber Estate Grown Chardonnay--3 Bottles

2007 Huber "Silver Capsule" Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills Following the welcome trend of unoaked Chardonnays, Huber's new Chardonnay (identifiable by its silver capsule) is round in the mouth, broad on the palate and nicely structured. He has beautiful fruit that mercifully isn't covered up with oak.  2007 was such a year. Although crop yields were very small, the fruit was beautiful and flavors very concentrated. There is a lively bouquet of lemongrass, key lime blossom and asian pear. On the palate, there is a nice roundness of lemon curd balanced with the lively acidity of citrus. Additional nuances of honeydew melon, just ripe apricot and lemon verbena merge with the unmistakable stony minerality so typical of Huber Chardonnay. Elegantly crisp, beautifully balanced, wonderfully refreshing and food friendly!