92 Points Wine Spectator
Supple and smooth, with good purity to the core of apricot and peach flavors. Shows a dollop of marmalade and lemon meringue, plus hints of marzipan and candied orange peel. Complex and seamless on the long, expressive finish, with a vibrant thread of acidity.
91 Points Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of fresh tangerine, Gala apple, pineapple sage, vanilla, and citrus blossom drive the nose of this balanced and nimble Chardonnay. The palate brings fresh acid and a bit of barrel structure, with punchy flavors of Meyer lemon zest, green pear, white flowers, and cinnamon lingering on the finish.
Winemaker Note
The 2023 offering is a collection of 23 single-vineyard quality sites that could all be bottled as single source bottlings, including six blocks of Dutton Ranch, various blocks of Sanchietti Vineyard, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Zio Tony Ranch, our estate vineyard, Balletto Vineyard, and Bacigalupi Vineyard. Nuanced aromatics of white flower, lime zest, dried pineapple and toast delight the senses. A sur lie note of yeast is balanced by exquisite freshness on the palate – crystalline acidity – leading to a refreshing "kick your heels off" finish.
