One of the most magical bottles of Chardonnay I’ve tasted in 2026. That might seem like a bold statement given the number of wines I get to taste, but this wine just really resonates with my palate and delivers everything I want in this style of Chardonnay. It starts with a wonderful riff of matchstick and struck-flint reduction - not overpowering, but definitely a significant aromatic component that sets the tone. Beneath that, there’s beautifully ripe golden fruit: baked peach, nectarine, then sharper notes of preserved lemon and salted key lime. Richly textured, yet long, precise, and laser-focused through the finish, with mouthwatering acidity and reverberating flavor intensity. Richness and restraint done to perfection. I love this wine.

This is California Chardonnay with a cooler, more restrained edge. Fresh lemon, green apple, and white peach lead the way, layered with subtle hints of almond, wet stone, and just a whisper of oak. The texture is sleek and polished rather than heavy, with a bright acidity carrying the wine through a long, lifted finish. A great pick for anyone who loves chardonnay but wants precision and balance over richness. Elegant, food-friendly, and quietly impressive.

This wonderfully flinty and clean Chardonnay has some very nice mid-palate flavors of Granny Smith apples, juicy oranges, tart pineapple and super crisp lemon-lime citrus. Underneath it all is a deft bit of savory herbs and orange blossom. The finish is clean and slightly rich at the same time. It simply begs to be served with fatty fish, scallops, lobster.