- 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:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sta. Rita Hills
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-SDH-34-22 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2024-11-13
"Very rich but very minerally, too, with ripe white peach, almond, lime zest and chalk aromas that lead to almost sweet, honeyed flavors that last through a lingering finish. Medium-bodied, balanced and likely to improve with more age. Drink or hold."
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2024-10-10
"From a north-facing site in eastern Sta. Rita Hills, the 2022 Chardonnay Patterson Vineyard exudes breezy, lifted aromas underpinned by deep, honeyed power and mossy, petrichor-like aromas. The palate is spongy and richly textured while retaining a spine of bright, balancing acidity, albeit to a less compelling degree than other Chardonnays in the roster."