Chardonnay "McCrea Vineyard", Kistler, Sonoma Mountain, CA, 2022

Winery Notes:

Redwoods thrive in a very rare for the area mix of Sonoma volcanics and limestone

Athearn Estate-Bottled since 1988. Located on the eastern flank bench of Sonoma Mountain where redwoods thrive in a very rare for the area mix of Sonoma volcanics and limestone. Produces one of our more elegantly scented Chardonnays, perfumed by delicate morning floral and citrus blossom aromas, leading to a chalk like, subtle, ethereal core of fruit and lovely acidity.

Green-tinged, pale yellow. Newly opened morning citrus flowers, pear skin, grapefruit flesh just next to the rind and a chalky nature to the aromatics which is so distinctly McCrea. Perfectly ripe stone fruits woven with mineral undertones lead to an approach that fills and then cleanses the palate. Luxurious, long and lasting finish. Delicious.