A very pretty, fruity wine at first whiff, then it gets more concentrated, structured and tense on the palate. Medium-bodied and well braced by citrus acidity.
96
Vinous
2023
Vinous:
96
punten
Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers, mint, white pepper and tangerine peel soar across the palate. All the elements are so well balanced. What a stunner.
95
Parker
2023
The Wine Advocate:
95
punten
The 2023 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard is exotic and perfumed! Peach, lime custard, lemongrass, pie crust and roasted almond aromas pour from the glass.
96
Parker
2022
The Wine Advocate:
96
punten
As it warms in the glass, it reveals exuberant tropical and honey tones, and it has a tremendously long finish driven by its luxurious, mouth-coating texture.
A laser-focused, nicely lean and precise wine from a great vineyard that was one of Russian River Valley's early chardonnay sites.
95
Vinous
2023
Vinous:
95
punten
Broad and ample on the palate, the 2023 possesses superb textural intensity and the drive to match. Slate, mint, white flowers, chalk and dried herbs linger on the polished, salivating close.
94
Parker
2023
The Wine Advocate:
94
punten
The medium-bodied palate is taut and energetic with mineral-laced flavors, fireworks of fresh acidity and a long, bright finish.
94+
Parker
2023
The Wine Advocate:
94+
punten
It’s surprisingly open on the nose. The medium-bodied palate is silky and vibrant, with pure, concentrated, saline-laced flavors and a very long, taut finish.