- Practicing Sustainable
- 100% Chardonnay (Clone 15)
- La Rinconada Vineyard (Sta. Rita Hills AVA)
- Sourced from Block R2 (1.25 acres)
- Planted by Richard Sanford (of Sanford & Benedict Vineyard) in 1997
- Monterray Shale, clay loam soils
- Hand-harvested
- Native yeast fermentation
- Aged 18 months in 228L French barriques (20% new) and 500L neutral puncheons
- 153 cases produced
- 13% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sta. Rita Hills
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-TYL-32-22 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2024-07-01
"The 2022 Chardonnay La Rinconada Vineyard is stellar. Bright floral accents meld into a core of lemon peel, crushed rocks, slate, mint and white pepper. High-toned and chiseled, the Rinconada impresses with its tension and drive. There's just a touch of reduction, but it works well here. The Rinconada shows Justin Willett at his best."
Wine Advocate
Score
94+
Date
2024-10-10
"A substantial step up from the introductory Chardonnay bottlings, the 2022 Chardonnay La Rinconada Vineyard offers a flashy yet nuanced nose of honeyed orchard fruits, citrus blossoms and crushed stones. The palate is tensile and gently powerful, showing this site's quintessential combination of textural breadth and mineral cut. It finishes on a refined, chalky note, straddling energetic lift and a lovely, soft allure. This was buttoned up tight when I tasted it, and judging by Tyler's track record with this site, I suspect it will improve after a year or so in bottle and should have no problem aging for a decade or more."