Diatom Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2022 - 750ml

Diatom Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2022 - 750ml

Diatom Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2022 - 750ml

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#37 Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2023

93pts Vinous

The 2022 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) is stellar. Powerful and textured, the 2022 is super-expressive from the very first taste. Even with very short élevage and blocked malolactic fermentation, the 2022 possesses tons of depth. Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers and tangerine oil are all beautifully amplified. All of this fruit is from Mission Hills in Los Alamos. Greg Brewer did a fabulous job with the 2022. The Diatom Chardonnay is both delicious and a tremendous value. Bravo.

93pts Wine Enthusiast

Fascinating aromas of Asian pear, lime and white rocks create a cohesive combination on the nose of this bottling by Greg Brewer. The palate is tremendously tense and lively, using crushed seashell and yuzu flavors to offset the tropical hints of guava peel and spicy pepper touches.

93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2022 Chardonnay, vinified without malolactic conversion and matured in stainless steel, opens with inviting aromas of quince, white peaches, toasted meringue and citrus blossom streaked with hints of matchstick and saline. The medium-bodied palate balances ripe, floral fruit with focused acidity, and a touch of textural breadth lengthens the finish. It combines the verve of Chablis with the ripeness of California. It deserves 2-3 years in bottle to unwind.

92pts Wine Spectator

Offers grilled pineapple, white peach and lemon blossom notes that are robust and effortless on a sleek, juicy frame, with fresh-cut green apple, tarragon and sea spray emerging on the mouthwatering finish.

Winemaking Notes

Fermented at low temperatures in small stainless-steel tanks, coupled with inhibited malolactic fermentation and short hose transportation, Diatom intends to capture Chardonnay in its most raw, carnal state. Using the transparent nature of Chardonnay as the vehicle, Diatom is the study of subtraction, resulting in a wine that is anchored in the purity and intensity of the fruit—the most widely planted white varietal offered in a completely unique way. The 2022 diatom Santa Barbara Chardonnay offers aroma of lemon, citrus blossom and wet sand. Flavors of saline and white peach on the palate. A precise, balanced wine.

About the Winery

Diatom specializes in only one variety—Chardonnay— and is motivated by the pursuit of subtraction and refinement. Fermented at low temperatures in small stainless-steel tanks, coupled with inhibited malolactic fermentation and short hose transportation, diatom intends to capture Chardonnay in its most raw, carnal state. Winemaker Greg Brewer strives to imbue recognition of place with as little disturbance, distraction or interference as possible. The resulting wines have a sense of transparency and a purity of intent and purpose.

93 PTS
Diatom Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2022 - 750ml
Diatom Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2022 - 750ml
$21.97
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