So much depth and life with a phenolic character to the citrus flesh and lemon pith. Hawthorne, herbs and subtly sweet spices are all woven into a long, nuanced and layered fabric. Drink or hold.
95 points, James Suckling (Sep 2025)
Built around estate vines at the Domaine de la Côte property, the 2023 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills is one of the more impressive "regional" bottlings of the vintage. It is beautifully complex on the nose, melding white flowers, hazelnut, sea spray and green apple aromas with dexterity and grace. The palate is tensile, elastic and savory, transitioning into a precisely rendered finish defined by marine-driven flavors and striking purity.
93 points, Matthew Luczy, Wine Advocate (Nov 2025)