2023 Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay [WE95][TP94][JS92]

Producer: Chalk Hill Estate Winery  Region: Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California Varietal: Chardonnay  Year: 2023  Wine Enthusiast, 95 Points  "Toasty, spicy oak aromas balance the rich, layered fruits and cream in this full-throttle, lavish wine. Poached pears and toasted almonds are laced with light smoke, vanilla and ginger notes that expand on the palate and linger on the finish."  Tasting Panel, 94 Points  "With dynamic notes of butterscotch-dipped pears, this is a benchmark example of clarity and balance between oak, acid, and fruit. Brimming with tangerine blossom and Mediterranean herbs, it strikes the right chord between succulent and streamlined."  James Suckling, 92 Points  "Notes of white peaches and lemon pith with white flowers, pie crust and cream undertones. Full and creamy with attractive tension and juicy character. Lightly phenolic at the end. Drink or hold."  Winemaker Notes:  "Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay is creamy, rich and elegant, and cap