Zonte Footstep Apple Betty Chardonnay

Zonte Footstep Apple Betty Chardonnay, from Zonte's Footstep. Chardonnay. No other white gives a maker so many options.

Peach and melon are typical, with a creamy edge where oak has been used. How it lands depends on the barrel: unoaked versions stay tight and citrusy, oaked ones pick up a creamy, nutty weight.

Most are made to drink now, though the better ones hold for a few years. A little less cold than you would serve a Sauvignon Blanc. Good with chicken, pork and seafood.

The details

• Producer: Zonte's Footstep
• Variety: Chardonnay
• Style: White wine
• Bottle size: 750mL