Sta. Rita Hills, California

750ml

Chardonnay

99 JS | 98 RP | 97 V | 95 JD | 93 WS

“The iconic Sea Smoke Vineyard never disappoints. A truly world-class, Grand Cru site in the Sta. Rita Hills that helped put the region on the map. This site is often cloaked in cooling fog from the Pacific Ocean, hence the name " Sea Smoke". The 2022 releases have plenty of powerful fruit and intensity, but always have Sea Smoke's tell-tale purity, lift and ageing potential that has made the wines so legendary. The 2022 has that magical balance of richness and restraint, beautiful ripe fruit, crystaline acidity and salty air minerals. The wine is delicious young, but also ages with grace like fine Grand Cru Chablis.”