2022 Parker West Chardonnay

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Chardonnay

Wine Spectator

Vinous

Vineyard Sources

100% Parker West Vineyard (Blocks 7 & 6) located in the Sta. Rita Hills Appellation

Barrel Aging

100% barrel fermented and aged for 8 months in 33% new French oak

Cooperage

Mercurey

Technical Data

Composition

100% Chardonnay (Clone: Mt. Eden)

Alcohol %

13.5

Acidity

0.585 g/100mL

3.40

Harvest Brix

22.6

Harvest Date

9/30/22

Production

144 cases

Description

Our single vineyard and small lot releases enable us to deliver some of our finest expressions of chardonnay by concentrating on specific vineyards, clonal selections or techniques. The Parker West Vineyard is a dynamic site planted in sandy soils on a windswept hillside only a few miles from the cold Pacific Ocean.

This chardonnay offers up generous notes of lemon cream, citrus, yellow peach, golden apple, toasty oak and vanilla all backed by bright, refreshing acidity.

Wine Critic Reviews

"...a savory, phenolic wine that reflects this site’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Crushed rocks, herbs, white flowers, mint and lemon peel all grace this exquisite, taut Chardonnay." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous "Tangy peach, apple and apricot flavors are generous, plump and juicy on a sleek frame, with vibrant acidity and pretty accents of lemon thyme and lemon basil. Accents of marmalade, spices and toast stay in the background but add complexity." ~ Wine Spectator