Diatom - Chardonnay 2023
Price: $22.75
| Producer | Diatom |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Santa Barbara County |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 12797 |
Diatom Description
Delight in Diatom Chardonnay 2023, showcasing purity and finesse from Santa Barbara County. Fragrant notes of white flowers, citrus zest, and sea breeze lead to a palate of ripe pear, green apple, and hints of flinty minerality. Crisp acidity and a lingering finish make this Chardonnay a standout expression of its terroir.
Jeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
Made by Greg Brewer and already bottled, the 2023 Chardonnay comes from the Mission Mills Vineyard just outside of Los Alamos. Its vivid medium gold hue is followed by a vibrant nose of salted citrus, tangerine, exotic flowers, and subtle spice. Medium-bodied, pure, rounded, and beautifully balanced, it has plenty of power and density, integrated acidity, and a great finish. This impeccably made Chardonnay should be snatched up by readers, as it competes with wines at two to three times the price.
Decanter: 93 Points
One of the region's perennial top-value Chardonnays that retains the truest sense of place. With the aroma of salty sea air and dried white flowers, winemaker Greg Brewer calls the wine ‘big and neutral, blurring the lines of expectation.’ Spicy lime flavors combined with cardamom, tingly acidity, and a dash of white pepper finish it off.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
This stunning wine leaps out of the glass, with concentrated flavors of white peach, quince and pineapple, plus floral accents of orange blossoms and lemon curd. Finishes with mouthwatering acidity, a note of crunchy sea salt minerality and a whiff of lemon verbena.
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