Country: U.S.A.

Region: Central Coast

Vintage: 2017

Cépage: Chardonnay (100%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 97 (JD)

"Possibly the crème of the trio, the 2017 Chardonnay Sierra Madre Vineyard comes from a vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley and was fermented and aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. It offers a terrific bouquet of sautéed orchard fruits, grilled bread, crushed citrus, and toasted hazelnuts. Rich, medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and beautifully textured, it's another thrilling wine from this estate that should be snatched up by readers."

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) - 10/19