• Practicing Organic
• 100% Chardonnay
• Patterson Vineyard (Sta. Rita Hills AVA)
• North-facing site
• Highest elevation site in the Sta. Rita Hills
• Heavier, clay-based soils
• Indigenous yeast fermentation in 500L Puncheon
• Aged 10 months in puncheon, 6 months in stainless steel tank
• 95 cases produced
• 12.7% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sta. Rita Hills
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-SDH-34-21 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
96
Date
2024-08-07
"A svelte, sharply honed Chardonnay showcasing the intensity and freshness of grapes grown on high-elevation, northwest slopes in the Santa Rita Hills. Lime and green apple flavours bristle with precision, accented by a smoky, earthen undertow and a long, steely finish. Elegant in youth but likely to mature dramatically over the next decade."
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-05-09
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2023-09-01
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-07-31