Santa Julia El Zorrito Naranjo Natural Chardonnay 2023

[Orange wine.] Deep gold hue. Quite perfumed for a chardonnay; the aromatics come from the skin contact. Waxed lemons with a touch of beeswax and orange blossoms. Tight and nicely tannic on the palate with a medium to full body and a fragrant, juicy finish. Maceration and fermentation in 40 days in stainless steel tanks. From organically grown grapes. No sulfites added. Vegan. Drink now. Score - 92. (jamessuckling.com, April 8, 2024) [Orange wine.] Deep gold hue. Quite perfumed for a chardonnay; the aromatics come from the skin contact. Waxed lemons with a touch of beeswax and orange blossoms. Tight and nicely tannic on the palate with a medium to full body and a fragrant, juicy finish. Maceration and fermentation in 40 days in stainless steel tanks. From organically grown grapes. No sulfites added. Vegan. Drink now. Score - 92. (jamessuckling.com, April 8, 2024) 750 mL bottle