Chardonnay "Estate", Platt Vineyard, Sonoma County, CA, 2023

Vibrant, and lively, this shows some flinty reduction along with lemon and lime zest, crushed oyster shells, green apple, tangerine and verbena on the nose. As the wine opens up, chopped hazelnut, apricot, fresh coastal herbs, white plum, and meyer lemon tart emerge. The oak gently frames the fresh fruit and delicate mineral notes, keeping plenty of tension and adding structure and length. It is quite vertical on the palate, with bright acidity and a clean, laser-focused, saline finish.
(April 2025)