Leo Steen Bruzzone Chardonnay

A cool-climate Chardonnay from the Bruzzone Vineyard in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains, made by winemaker Leo Hansen. Just a few miles from the Pacific, the vineyard benefits from coastal fog and cool sea breezes, helping the grapes retain plenty of natural acidity. The wine has a lovely balance of ripe fruit and freshness, with citrus and green apple at the forefront, alongside a subtle creaminess and savoury, mineral edge. French oak adds texture without dominating the fruit.

Lemon zest, lime, green apple, pear, chalk, toasted nuts, subtle creaminess

Contains sulphites.

• Roast chicken with lemon and thyme
• Grilled halibut or turbot
• Scallops with brown butter
• Roast cauliflower with hazelnuts

The Bruzzone Vineyard sits just inland from the Pacific Ocean, where coastal fog plays an important role in keeping temperatures down. The vines were planted in 1998 and are dry-farmed, meaning they receive no artificial irrigation. The resulting grapes tend to be small and naturally high in acidity. Leo Hansen, a former sommelier who worked in Denmark before becoming a winemaker in California, makes the wine in small quantities, favouring restraint and balance over the richer, more heavily oaked style often associated with Californian Chardonnay.