2023 Parker West Chardonnay

Release Day Extended Special

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Chardonnay

Wine Spectator

Vineyard Sources

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

Barrel Aging

100% barrel fermented and aged for 8 months in 22% new French oak

Cooperage

Mercurey

Technical Data

Composition

100% Chardonnay (Clone: Mt. Eden)

Alcohol %

13.8

Acidity

0.568 g/100mL

3.51

Harvest Brix

23.0

Harvest Date

10/18/23

Production

219 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

"Ripe melon, peach and mango flavors are juicy and ripe on a fleshy frame, with notes of white flowers, fresh lemon zest and white pepper. A touch of candied ginger lingers." ~ Wine Spectator