Groth’s Hillview Vineyard Chardonnay is 100% barrel-fermented and aged sur lie in French oak barrels for eight months, with 14% new oak. This exquisite Chardonnay offers a rich generosity from its élevage, balanced by a refreshingly cool acid tension. It brims with ripe citrus, orchard, and stone fruits, layered with white flowers, a hint of acacia honey, and the vibrant crunch of biting into a ripe, juicy kumquat.
94 points, Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter (Jan 2025)
Stylish and elegant, with plenty to admire in the fresh mix of pear, pineapple, ripe and salted melon, dried apricot and orange blossoms. Details of candied ginger, lemon curd, lemongrass and toasted sesame seed linger. Drink now through 2035. 5,905 cases made.
93 points, MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator (Jul 2025)
Sourced from the Oak Knoll District, Groth's 2023 Estate Chardonnay Hillview Vineyard features classic aromas of toasted grain, citrus and pineapple. It's medium to full-bodied, rounded and generous on the mid-palate, then citrusy and bright on the finish. It's a step up from the 2022, for sure.
92 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Feb 2025)
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