2023 Home Block Chardonnay
“From one of the higher-elevation, lower-yielding blocks at Neely, the 2023 Chardonnay Estate Spring Ridge Vineyard Home Block opens in exotic aromatics of lemon verbena, a signature that follows through on the flinty, steely, and high-acid palate. Wet stone and gravel elements flirt on the finish, remaining consistent in juicy acidity and length of integrated oak. This is a beautiful wine that speaks of place. Drink now through 2033.”
96 Points, Virginie Booth, JebDunnuck.com
“Impressively dynamic. The combination of old vines and altitude have resulted in a detailed wine whose chiseled rock minerality follows from the palate to the finish. Brisk and saline, with seashell savoriness to the lemon pith and fennel seeds. Fascinating. Drink or hold. 93 Points”
- James Suckling
“Derived from vines planted in 1981, the 2023 Chardonnay Home Block achieved a touch over 11% alcohol in this vintage, yet it exudes an impressive amount of depth and dimension. It leads with a pretty, lifted nose of Meyer lemon, jasmine, sea spray and a slightly waxy backdrop, followed by a remarkably broad, textural palate given its lithe frame. It finishes on a crisp, citrus-driven note that lingers with additional saline notes.” - 91 Points Matthew Luczy, Wine Advocate
Home Block Chardonnay shows depth, with an upfront richness of ice cream sundae or whipped cream, neatly balanced with the tang of pineapple and green papaya. The fruit is framed by a fine outline on the palate.
Drink now or over the next 5 to 7 years.
11.1% abv
176 Cases Produced
