90pts Wine Enthusiast

What a value. The wine's lemony aromas are accompanied by the scent of a loaf of rosemary bread that's right out of the oven. The flavors are equally hunger pang-inducing, with basil and almonds supporting a rich passion fruit tart flavor. This is the "Great British Bake Off" in a bottle.

Wine Spectator

Sleek and steely, with elegant flavors of pear, apple and spices that end on a snappy note. Drink now. 6,800 cases made.

Tasting Notes

A lively Chardonnay, this single vineyard wine displays aromas of orchard fruit including Bartlett pear, apple, and Meyer lemon, accented by white rose and framed with nuances of almond skin and crushed rock. Minerality pervades the palate, harmonizing with flavors of yellow apple and citrus pith, concluding with a clean, juicy finish.

Vineyard Notes

This vineyard-designated Chardonnay is a select blend of Dijon clones accentuating
this grape’s fruitiness, texture, freshness, and complexity. Managed with precision
by experienced Viticulturalist Ed Kelly, Stillwater Creek Vineyard’s cooler climate and
high elevation in the Royal Slope AVA contribute to the exceptional quality of both this
Chardonnay and our Semillon from this site.