- 100% Chardonnay
- Clonal material: Montrachet selection and Clone 548
- Sourced from above Gap’s Crown Vineyard (Sonoma Coast AVA)
- Rocky Rhyolite filled soils
- 100% Whole Cluster Pressed
- Ambient Yeasts
- Fermented in 50% new French oak, 30% stainless steel fermented, and 20% stockinger puncheon
- Aged in 50% new French oak
- Free So2 @ bottling – 33 ppm
- 12.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sonoma Coast
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-PAX-36-22 | 12/750ml |
Tasting Notes
Electric Lime zest, salt water taffy, wet marble, white flowers and powerful peach skin aromas waft from the green glowing color of this neon elixir. Plug into a bottle of this dynamic Chardonnay that we are completely enamored with. This Chardonnay will stand shoulder to shoulder against your favorite chardonnays from around the globe.
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2025-02-13
"Aromas of lemon confit, chalk, white chocolate, nougat, hazelnuts and flint. The palate is medium-bodied with a generous texture and a slight phenolic grip that adds to the complexity. A refined, thoughtful and structured chardonnay that is built to last. Drink or hold."
Wine Advocate
Score
94+
Date
2024-10-10
"The 2022 Chardonnay Rhyolite (named after the volcanic rhyolitic soils where these vines are grown) was fermented and matured for 11 months in 50% French oak and stainless steel. It opens with touches of flint that give way to yellow apples, peach pit and floral aromas. The palate is more open at this early stage, offering concentrated, peachy fruit and honeyed undertones. It has a satiny texture, vibrant acidity and a long, layered finish. It will benefit from 2-3 years in the cellar."