The 2022 DAOU Chardonnay displays a rich, ample nose of pineapple, vanilla bean,mango, hazelnut and nutmeg spice. Floral tones of honeysuckle and star jasmine are accented by sweet ginger and lemon zest. The palate is weighty and mouthfilling, delivering round, silky flavors of Bartlett pear, Crenshaw melon, kiwi and fresh pineapple. Notes of Golden Delicious apple and papaya are complemented withlemon cream pie and crushed almonds, while hints of white peach, citrus peel andcinnamon linger on a long, graceful finish.