93pts Tasting Panel

Given the sources—including such famed Sonoma growers as the Sangiacomo and Dutton families as well as MacRostie’s own Nightwing Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap—it stands to reason that this bottling would epitomize fruit purity. So it does. Star fruit and Asian pear take pride of place on the nose, laced with lemon balm and chamomile and sprinkled with vanilla and cinnamon, while the full, judiciously rich palate suggests mango and preserved lemon before a finish marked by crystallized ginger.

Winemaker Notes

With a medium golden color, this Chardonnay echoes the beauty of the vintage. In both the aromas and on the palate, fresh citrus and green tropical fruits dominate, with layers of lemon, lime, green melon, and kiwi mingling with nuanced hints of French oak to provide a rich mouthfeel and a round, radiant finish.

Blend: 100% Chardonnay