2020 Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay

Producer: Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Region: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California Varietal: Chardonnay Year: 2020  Wine Enthusiast, 94 Points  "From grapes grown between 400 and 1,800-feet elevation, this impressive white overdelivers on its price point, showcasing the beauty of the site. Graham cracker, honeycomb and stone fruit contribute to a rich midpalate of complex concentration and length, finishing balanced and bright in underlying acidity. Editors' Choice"  Decanter, 94 Points  "Rich nose of vanilla crème brûlée then focused but generous flavours of yellow apple, plum and banana giving sunshine and warmth. A light touch of reductive winemaking gives a struck match and gunsmoke character to the finish, elegantly balancing the rich fruit."  Wine & Spirits, 93 Points  "This wine gets its cool tones from the high altitudes at the Jackson family’s Alexander Mountain Estate, a 5,500-acre property on the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains. Lisa Valtenber