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2022 Chalk Hill Chardonnay (750ml)

Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, California

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A knock-out value offered at a fraction of the price of similarly rated Sonoma Chards, the enticing 92 pt. 2022 Chalk Hill Chardonnay offers bright fresh fruit and refreshing mineral-tinged acidity, a delicious Sonoma Chard reflecting the estate’s uncompromising dedication to quality for over 50 years bargain priced for filling the cooler to enjoy often.

Surrounded by native forests and wild grasslands, the massive 1,300-acre Chalk Hill Estate boasts 350 acres of organically farmed vineyards with stunning views of the Russian River Valley to the west and the Mayacamas Mountains to the east, founded by attorney Fred Furth in 1972 and under the ownership of Foley Family Wines since 2010. Situated in the Chalk Hill AVA between Alexander and Knight’s Valleys and named for its chalk-colored volcanic ash soil, the estate crafted its entry level 2022 Chardonnay to highlight the diverse sites within the Sonoma Coast AVA, blending Chalk Hill Chardonnay with fruit from partner vineyards in Carneros to add notes of apple and pear and Russian River fruit to balance acidity, the moderating influence of fog from the Pacific Ocean and San Pablo Bay enhancing the grapes’ concentration and contributing a distinctive salt-tinged minerality. Serving as GM and Winemaker at Napa’s Pine Ridge Vineyards along with stints at St. Supery and Merry Edwards before joining Chalk Hill, veteran winemaker Michael Beaulac aged the appealing 2022 Chalk Hill Chardonnay in 25% new French oak for 9 months on the lees, revealing bright, creamy layers of ripe stone fruit and citrus hinting of toasted vanilla with a crisp, refreshing finish that’s equally delicious whether sipped as an aperitif or paired with food.

Continuing its reign as one of the best California Chard bargains year over year, the rich and inviting 92 pt. 2022 Chalk Hill Chardonnay offers an unbeatable combination of quality, consistency and value, making it an easy call for fans of California Chard to “head for the hill” and stock up on a great deal while it lasts.

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A chardonnay with excellent quality for the money with a phenolic tension and mineral and flint undertones. Serious and dry. Try it now. Screw cap.

92 points, James Suckling (Feb 2024)

Broad, generous and buttery, this silky-soft wine is full-bodied, carrying fresh apples, pears and vanilla to a lingering finish. Oak accents like toast and nutmeg dress it up nicely.

91 points, Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2023)

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