RIO VISTA CHARDONNAY - 2022

2022

RIO VISTA VINEYARD

CHARDONNAY

Classically styled, cool-climate Chardonnay from the Rio Vista Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. Lemon zest and warm toast on the nose. Vibrant acidity complemented by generous fruit and structure on the palate with a lingering finish. 2022 marks our third bottling from the same vineyard block on alluvial soils alongside the Santa Ynez River. Gently pressed as whole clusters, fermented cool, and finished in neutral oak barrels. The wine underwent full malolactic fermentation and aged for 10 months before bottling to preserve freshness. Will continue to pick up complexity in the bottle for the next decade.

$ 45.00 USD

91

Points

Aromas of lemon butter, toasted nut and lime peel show on the nose of this bottling from a vineyard toward the warmer eastern end of the appellation. The palate is generous with browned butter and baked lemon flavors.

- Wine Enthusiast

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