90pts Wine Enthusiast
Lime leaf, crumbled herb and chiseled stone aromas hit the nose in this bottling, a new project for the Daou brothers. The palate is bright in a citrus tonic flavor, with a Key lime pie element that arises as well.
Inviting notes of white lilies, orange blossom, and lemon peel on the nose. The wine has a lively mouthfeel on the palate with notes of lemon curd, crisp pear, pineapple, and vanilla bean balanced by bright acidity and a fresh finish.
Aromatics of stone fruit & fresh honey that continue to the palate with bright flavors of Meyer lemon, fresh peach, toasted caramel & orange blossom. The finish has a lovely minerality & a touch of vanilla that perfectly rounds out the wine.
WE 92 Pts.
Zesty lemon-wedge aromas cut through a plump core of white peach, pineapple and sea salt on the nose of this bottling. Vibrant acidity enlivens the sip, where grapefruit peel and brisk apple lead into a nutty tone on the finish.
Immediately shines, with the scents of ripe grapefruit, lemon, white peach, pineapple && freshly baked sourdough all jumping from the glass. Delivering taut acidity & fruit-brightness alongside savory notes of roast cashew, nougat, cinnamon & sea salt
90pts Vinous
A wine of precision & nuance, the 2021 is bright, delineated & full of character. Light floral, citrus & mineral accents lend character throughout. The appellation Chardonnay is once again absolutely delicious.
Apricot, coconut and orange peel aromas followed by flavours of marzipan, sponge cake and citrus rounded off with carefully judged oak and balanced, fresh acidity
92pts Wine Enthusiast
Pecan, walnut & quinine aromas show on the nose. There is tremendous tension on the sip, where grapefruit-pith & walnut-oil flavors ride a chalky structure & loads of acidity.
