94pts Jeb Dunnuck

A bright yellow hue, the 2022 Chardonnay Estate is savory on the nose and opens to notes of chamomile, wet stones, fresh peach, honeyed citrus, and brothy richness, although it remains fresh. The palate is full and long, with both ripe orchard fruit and a savory feel. It would be exceptional to pair with roast chicken, which would let this wine shine. Drink 2025-2035.

93pts Wine Advocate

The 2022 Chardonnay Estate was matured for 10 months in 20% new French oak plus six months in stainless steel. It has inviting aromas of peach, apricot, panna cotta, honeysuckle, beeswax and matchstick. The full-bodied palate has a silky texture and highly concentrated, perfumed flavors. It's balanced by vibrant acidity and has a long, layered finish.

Winemaker Notes

The 2022 is a fusion of fruit and nuanced floral aromas, highlighted by wildflower honey, pineapple, guava, and fresh vanilla bean. This wine is acid-driven, with a weight and textural mid-palate finishing with vibrant freshness.

About the Wine

As a blend of the best Chardonnay vineyard sites, the Estate bottling is one of the most compelling illustrations of the mountain. Balancing aromatic intrigue, texture and the Mayacamas’ signature structural elements into a pure reflection of the vintage. This wine exhibits honeysuckle and orange creamsicle with subtle salinity, finishing long with notes of toffee and a generous palate.

About the Winery

In the autumn of 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Stonestreet quickly garnered international acclaim for their powerful reds and luscious whites.

Today, Stonestreet wines are undergoing a transformation, using fruit from Alexander Mountain Estate and new winemaking techniques. Alexander Mountain Estate, with lean, well-draining soils and cooler temperature, produces fruit with smaller berries and more intense color and flavor. Stonestreet is dedicated to fulfilling the promise of Alexander Valley's exceptional and distinctive vineyards. Traditional, Old World methods of hand harvesting, small barrel lot production, native yeast fermentation and bottling each wine unfiltered brings out the best in specific grape varieties and provides the quality framework for each Stonestreet wine.