93pts James Suckling

A well-balanced, generous chardonnay with aromas of lemon confit, salted nuts, wet stones and spices. The palate is mid-weighted with bright acidity and a textural, rounded mouthfeel.

93pts Wilfred Wong

The 2024 Duckhorn Vineyards CHARDONNAY emerges with a brilliant yellow color and opens with intriguing aromas of sandalwood and dried Babcock peach skin. Juicy and expressive on the palate, this Chardonnay unfolds with core fruit flavors framed by just the right amount of oak, delivering admirable balance and polish. Layered and engaging throughout, it finishes with a rich zippiness that keeps the wine fresh, lively, and beautifully composed. Pair with butter-poached lobster, roasted chicken with thyme and lemon, or a decadent Dungeness crab risotto. 

91pts Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of butterscotch, roasted pear tart, and vanilla cream drive the nose of this wine. The palate brings rich texture, with flavors of baked apple, sweet cinnamon, Meyer lemon, and marzipan in a framework of supple acid and decadent barrel spice

91pts Wine Spectator

Strikes a vivid balance between its juicy fruit flavors of lemon curd, tangerine and ripe melon and its touch of chewy dried apricot, plus toasty, spicy nuances. Salted butterscotch, black cardamom and gingersnap notes linger on the harmonious and creamy finish.

Winemaker Notes

Crafted in celebration of Duckhorn Vineyards' 50th anniversary, this Chardonnay opens with captivating aromas of caramelized pineapple, white stone fruit, ripe pear and a whisper of mango crème brûlée. The palate is rich yet bright, with lifted acidity that lends elegance and subtle hints of key lime pie. Nuanced notes of fruit, delicate florals and refined minerality add depth and grace, extending into a long, polished finish worthy of this milestone vintage.