2023 Chardonnay Block 2

JamesSuckling.com, James Suckling – November 2024 Mineral-driven aromas of flint, green apples, lemon peel, crushed river stones and lime blossoms. The palate is light-to medium-bodied with a laserlike acidity and underlying power, giving notes of pears, orange peel and tangerines. High-energy and craftily constructed with layers of flavour and mineral tension. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap, 96 points. CamDouglasMS.com, Cameron Douglas MS – November 2024 Raw and new, lees a ripe pithy qualities lead to aromas and flavours of peaches and some meyer lemon, apple and green mandarin. Complex and dry on the palate with the use of some newer barrels and oder layering breadth and complexity. Dry, textured, fine fruit tannins and acidity along with some barrel frame the palate nicely. Well-made and lengthy, delicious and new. Best from 2025 through 2032. 95 points