There's a whiff of buttered popcorn, layered with Gala apple, cinnamon and flowers on the nose of this Chardonnay. The palate is generously textured, with flavors of ripe pear, toasted hazelnuts, flaky pastry and an acid-driven finish with echoes of salty Meyer lemon peel and ginger. This is delicious now, but patience will be rewarded.
95 points, Tom R. Capo, Wine Enthusiast (Oct 2025)
Expressive aromas of preserved lemons, lime zest, flint and river stones. The palate is medium-bodied with bright acidity and a creamy texture, giving notes of orchard fruit, grapefruit, yellow apples and pastry. A good balance of power and finesse. Drink or hold.
95 points, James Suckling (Dec 2024)
A bright yellow/silver hue, the 2022 Chardonnay One-Sixteen is a blend from across vineyards of the Russian River Valley and offers nicely detailed ripe aromas of lemon curd, beeswax, fresh flowers, and poached apples. The palate is supple and full-bodied, with good freshness of acidity that lifts its more sweetly noted fruit, and it has a clean, refreshing feel on the finish. It’s a lovely appellation wine to drink over the next 4-6 years.
94 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2025)
A bold expression of Chardonnay, offering succulent notes of butterscotch, grilled peach, lemon curd and mango puree. Smooth and creamy, with sleek acidity, plus accents of orange blossoms, lemon zest, tangerine and ginger. Mouthwatering finish. Drink now. 3,700 cases made.
93 points, MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator (May 2025)
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