2022 | Paul Lato 'Kokoro' Chardonnay | Santa Barbara County Domaine Lelievre Impressive white wine with a

Impressive white wine with a refined scent of grapefruit

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2022 | Paul Lato 'Kokoro' Chardonnay | Santa Barbara County Domaine Lelievre Impressive white wine with aThe 2022 Chardonnay Kokoro comes from a best blend selection put together by Lato that spent 19 months in oak, 50% being new. This beauty just jumps out of the glass with a gorgeous array of ripe stone fruits, buttered almonds, flower oil, toasted brioche, and a touch of creamed corn. These all carry over to the palate, where the wine is medium bodied, has the vintage's forward, charming style, remarkable purity and precision, and a great finish. It's