2023 Ashley's Chardonnay

"A toasty touch of brioche arises on the nose of this wine, as baked lemon and lemon blossom aromas carry deeper. The palate shows a stony grip, as lemon granita and ginger flavors align." ~ Wine Enthusiast "A grand, traditional California version of reserve-style chardonnay. This boasts plenty of butter, toast and poached fruit flavors on a full body and a nicely viscous texture that leads to a lingering finish." ~ James Suckling "Ripe fruit flavors of crisp Pink Lady apple and lemon rind add a zesty bite to the finish. A subtle balance of density, supple fruit, and toasted oak works in tandem with a poignant backbone of acidity, suggesting the potential for harmonious evolution over the next few years." ~ Decanter "There's an appealing firmness to the juicy notes of pear, melon and citrus, with a touch of toasted, salted almond and apple skin. There's plenty of freshness to admire, along with a touch of spices and floral grace notes." ~ Wine Spectator "The 2023 Chardonnay Ashley's has a rich, leesy character that's nicely tempered by the cool vintage. It was fermented entirely in barrel, with 37% new French oak. Rich and rounded, it's a wine more of texture than aromatic expressiveness. Oak spice, mint and chamomile linger on the long, salty finale." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous