The 2022 Chardonnay is a younger vine old Wente clone, and older vine clone 4, the California Chardonnay clone. Variability in cluster size and weight gives a nice texture to the Chardonnay. The "black chardonnay" technique helps the wine become ageable early, aged on fine lees, 25% new barriques, 7.5 months. A gorgeous example of Sonoma Coast Chardonnay that leans into lemon curd and leans away from a reductive style honeyed ginger spices the wine's finish just a touch.
94 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
Lots of phenolic tension to the Meyer lemon, ripe green apple, white peach and mineral character. Full-bodied with form and energy. Tangy with just a hint of vanilla. Wente and Clone 4. Drink or hold.
