Reserve Chardonnay
2023

Reserve Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Carneros

A classic style, oak-aged, creamy, California Chardonnay made from grapes sourced primarily from our vineyard in Los Carneros, Sonoma.

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94
Points From the Sunset Ranch estate vineyard, cooled by the San Pablo Bay, sensational aromas are exhibited with the range from butterscotch to bacon to spiced holiday pears. Mouth-filling notes of orange peel, sweet basil, and nougat – with a squeeze of lemon, impact the palate for a lengthy finish.
— The Tasting Panel
92
Points A concentrated, fleshy wine with a rich, long mouthfeel and flavors of toffee, candied apples, pastry crust, cinnamon and vanilla. Well-built and full-bodied, this is opulent and lush, with a hint of maple at the end.
— James Suckling
Tasting Notes

The 2023 Reserve Chardonnay exemplifies the picturesque Carneros growing region. Opening with deeply complex aromas of bacon, spice, praline, pear, and butterscotch, the full-body adds complementary notes of maple, caramel, and honey. The finish is decadent and persistent.

Wine Data

Origin: Sonoma
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Varietal: Chardonnay
Acid: 5.11 g/L
pH: 3.64

Wine Fact Sheet

  • 2022

    Fact Sheet

    The 2022 Reserve Chardonnay exemplifies the picturesque Carneros growing region. Opening with deeply complex aromas of apple crisp, caramel popcorn, golden delicious apple, quince, and créme brûlée, this wine beckons the first sip. On the palate, the creamy texture is layered with intriguing flavors - Bartlet pear, peach cobbler, graham cracker, and toffee, culminating in a long, indulgent finish.

The 2023 harvest was marked by a late start and a compressed timeframe, resulting in exceptional grape quality. A cool and wet spring delayed budburst and flowering, leading to a later harvest. The mild growing season allowed for gradual ripening, producing grapes with vibrant acidity and complex flavors.