Tyler Winery

Chardonnay 'La Rinconada Vineyard'

Chardonnay 'La Rinconada Vineyard'

Chardonnay La Rinconada Vineyard
  • 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:
Tyler Winery
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

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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."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2021
Wine Advocate
Score
95+
Date
2023-12-29
"The 2021 Chardonnay La Rinconada Vineyard blossoms dramatically as it spends time in the glass, opening with saline and crŠme fra'che before blossoming to apricot, roasted almonds and honey. The medium-bodied palate combines expansive, honeyed flavors with a vibrant spine of acidity and a singular, chalky texture. It has complex flinty undertones and a long, nutty finish. It will benefit from 3-5 years' development in bottle."
2021
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2023-09-21
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
98
Date
2022-12-08
2020
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2022-08-23
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2022-03-15
2019
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2021-11-01