The Chalk Hill Chardonnay is a product of Rodney Strong's pioneering Chardonnay in the region—the first to plant the variety there in 1965. The 2022 vintage of this wine does an excellent job of achieving balance, opening with a sweet, inviting nose of apple pie, Meyer lemon crème, and subtle hints of vanilla, balanced by incredible acidity. With 35% new oak and regular bâtonnage, the wine has a rich yet elegant mouthfeel, is slightly reductive, and has a silky, lingering finish.
92 points, Ana Carolina Quintela, Decanter (Jan 2025)