Chronic Cellars Stone Fox 2023 Paso Robles White Blend, 0,75 L

If you feel like exploring beyond the usual California Chardonnay, this blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Picpoul is just the thing. It is a wine you would not expect from California, and that is perhaps what makes it so exciting. The Rhône varieties love warmth and clearly feel at home in the climate of Paso Robles, which becomes obvious from the very first sip.

The Stone Fox 2023 shows a strong golden yellow colour in the glass, a promise of depth and density. The nose is shaped by yellow fruit, supported by stone fruit aromas and a fine, almost salty undertone. The palate is truly thrilling, with honeydew melon, peach and a very noticeable minerality, along with lively acidity that gives the wine remarkable freshness. It is powerful but never heavy, instead elegant and precise.

This wine practically calls for good food. Whether fried fish, savoury poultry or Mediterranean cuisine, it fits in easily. A white wine that stands out from the crowd and will certainly win new fans for Rhône blends from California.