A pleasantly floral mix of baked apples tinged with vanilla custard and white flowers lifts up from the 2021 Chardonnay Grand Estates. It's soothingly soft and round on the palate, with sweet spices complementing its ripe orchard fruits. The 2021 leaves nuances of tropical melon and candied lemon to linger while finishing with admirable freshness.
89 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Mar 2023)
Scents of brown sugar and caramel overlie straightforward pineapple lushness. For the price, it’s a rich, flavorful wine for patio sipping.
88 points, Patrick J. Comiskey, Wine & Spirits (Dec 2022)
This hedonistic treat is a well-executed take on the buttery-creamy style of Chardonnay. The wine features coconut and warm apple-pie aromas, with a splash of rose water on the nose. Flavors such as lemon butter, spicy cinnamon and caramel apple fill every nook and cranny of the olfactory system.
87 points, Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2022)