Diatom - Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2023 (750ml)
| Producer | Diatom |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Santa Barbara |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Item# | 76070 |
| ABV | 14.50% |
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Description
Reflecting winemaker Greg Brewer’s belief in simplicity and precision, the 2023 Diatom Chardonnay bursts with bright flavors of citrus, tangerine, and apricot, complemented by delicate floral notes. A crisp, refreshing acidity keeps the wine lively on the palate, while a touch of salinity adds complexity. The finish is long and clean, leaving a lingering impression of lemon zest and sea spray. This exhilarating Chardonnay expresses purity and precision with every sip.
– Ben Giliberti, CW Director of Wine Education
Cheese Pairing: Belletoile
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.
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2023 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) is a total stunner. Bright, aromatic and vibrant, the 2023 is lights-out, brilliantly marrying fruit intensity and energy. Apricot, mint and white flowers abound. This is a stunning wine for the price and for its production of around 40,000 cases. All of this fruit is from Mission Hills in Los Alamos.
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. Drink now.
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