Our 2022 vintage of Chardonnay from Dry Creek once again blends old-world with new-world sparkle... We aged in French oak with only partial ML fermentation. This created crisp fruit with a sensible acidity. The color is bright crystalline white. The legs and aromatics are medium bodied with a citrus harmony that once again make us think of the great burgundies, in this case Puligny-Montrachet.

I love what the Dijon clone does... with unctuous grapey-ness. There’s a wisp or two of white flowers, classic apple and pears and perhaps orange zest. The mouthfeel is textbook and coherent with everything to this point. The layers present various tones of fruits. Some of us pick up pineapple, orange creamsicle, and lemon meringue. The finish is persistent and brings out a hint of wet stone. honeysuckle and ethereal tropical notes. We made 98 cases. Because of the bright fruit, acidity, and balance, this will age well.