La Crema 'Coast' Chardonnay

[Thomas]

jackl, as I have posted before, when Chardonnay grapes (especially those grapes grown in cooler regions) are allowed to ferment and become wine with as little human manipulation, you often get clean crispness (apples and other crisp fruits) in the taste.

Secondary fermentation (malo-lactic fermentation) absolutely softens the crispness and even can obliterate it.