The 2023 Walter Scott Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay from Mt. Pisgah was aged for 12 months in 50% new French oak, highlighting the vineyard’s marine sedimentary soils. The bouquet opens with scents of citrus zest, white nectarine, toasted brioche, and crushed almond layered over ripe kiwi fruit and a whisper of lemony herbs. On the palate, it is both generous and finely etched, carrying flavors of Meyer lemon, green pear, and hazelnut wrapped in a sleek mineral frame. The interplay of richness and energy gives the wine remarkable tension and drive, while its silky texture glides into a long, resonant finish. This is an exceptional Freedom Hill Chardonnay that captures both power and refinement, reflecting the depth of its coastal terroir. It would be superb alongside roasted halibut with a macadamia nut crust, where the dish’s richness finds perfect balance against the wine’s citrus lift and minerality. 425 cases produced. Highly recommended.

Pale silver/yellow in hue and coming from Mount Pisgah Polk County, the 2023 Chardonnay Freedom Hill Vineyard turns up the intensity with notes of lime oil, crushed flint, starfruit, and subtle spice. Medium-bodied and saturating on the palate, the acidity is present but even, offering a graceful tension. The finish carries elegant notes of white peach and candied lime. (AF)

This 2023 ‘Freedom Hill' Chardonnay comes from a 140 acre property that is set on marine sedimentary, uplifted seabed. Stored in roughly 50% new French oak, this offers buttered French bread and Key lime flavors that mingle well with honeydew melon, cashew nut and salty minerals. Smooth on the mouth, with terrific verve and weight, enjoy this beauty now and over the next ten plus years, Drink 2025-2039.