Country: U.S.A.

Region: Sonoma County

Vintage: 2016

Cépage: Chardonnay (100%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 97+ (RP); 96 (JD)

"The 2016 Chardonnay Upper Barn Vineyard comes from the oldest vines on the estate, planted in 1982. Fermented in barrel and aged for 11 months in 47% new French oak, it is a little closed to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal pink grapefruit, white peaches and Granny Smith apples with nuances of honeysuckle, lemon tart and praline. Medium to full-bodied, it explodes in the mouth with citrus and savory layers, with a gorgeous silkiness and loads of ginger and mineral sparks coming through on the finish. Wow!"

Lisa Perrotti-Brown (RP) - 02/19