94pts Vinous

The 2022 Chardonnay Our Lady of Guadalupe shows just how compelling Chardonnay can be in the Sta. Rita Hills. It emerges from a single block planted with Wente clone Chardonnay. Wonderfully dynamic in the glass, the 2022 shows off all its allure with plenty of citrus, mineral and floral notes that fill out the layers. This textured, wonderfully vibrant Chardonnay is positively stunning, especially considering this is the third harvest here. I am not at all surprised that some acreage is already being converted from Pinot to Chardonnay. This is a fabulous wine by any measure. I tasted the 2022 just prior to bottling.

Winemaker Notes

The 2022 OLG Chardonnay is a sight to behold - a slow moving pour of pale liquid gold with a hint of a blue-green shimmer against the light. Aromatically, the wine draws you in with its gravity, notes of Meyer lemon zest, Marcona almond, white flower, praline, a beguiling toast with a hint of musk. The entry envelops effortlessly with a rich texture and pointed 'tip-of-the-tongue' acidity at the same time; minerality and lemon custard are buttressed with hints of pecorino and Granny Smith apple. Bright and fresh, the wine closes with a touch of caramel that never quite disappears.

Winemaker : Dave Phinney

Assistant Winemaker : Chris Hussey