Chardonnay “304”, Neyers Vineyards, Sonoma County, CA, 2023

Professional Ratings

• 92 points – Wine Spectator: “Intense and stylish,” with Meyer lemon, pear, dried pineapple, brioche, lemon blossom, and sea-salt minerality.
• 90 points – James Suckling: Praised for its steel-fermented freshness, tangy apple, pineapple, lime zest, and mineral character without excessive oak influence.

Tasting Notes

A stainless-steel-fermented Chardonnay inspired by Chablis. Aromas and flavors of Meyer lemon, pear, green apple, pineapple, lime zest, brioche, and crushed stone are supported by bright acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish. Lees aging adds texture without oakiness.

Overall Review

The 2023 “304” is one of California's best values in unoaked Chardonnay. Crisp, energetic, and terroir-focused, it delivers complexity and depth while maintaining freshness and precision. Fans of Chablis or restrained Chardonnay will find plenty to love here.

Score Consensus: 91–92 points. Community reviews average about 89 points, supporting its reputation as a high-quality, food-friendly Chardonnay.

Wine Spectator 92 Points

Intense and stylish, with a core of Meyer lemon, pear and dried pineapple that's generous, juicy and sleek. Details of brioche, lemon blossoms and crunchy sea salt minerality linger alongside a whiff of lemon verbena.

James Suckling 90 Points

This steel-fermented wine offers good acidity and refreshing qualities without an excess of buttery, toasty elements from oak barrels. It was aged on the lees for a nuanced, toasty, minerally effect and is generous in tangy apple, pineapple and lime zest flavors.

Winemaker Notes

The finished wine is complex, with a long and gratifying finish, making it especially enjoyable alongside Barbara’s sautéed, breaded chicken breasts served with fresh lemon wedges. During Alaskan halibut season, her mesquite-grilled filets paired with homemade tartar sauce offer another perfect match for this delicious Chardonnay.