2024 SLO Coast Chardonnay *90 pts. Wine Enthusiast

This really exciting bottling hits the nose with fierce aromas of orange blossom, honeydew and jasmine, proving fresh and inviting. The palate sings with opulent orange blossom, jasmine and plumeria flavors that ride a bone-dry frame. — Matt Kettmann

 

This Chardonnay (one of two we produce each year) comes from a vineyard situated in a coastal appellation between the Edna Valley and the Pacific Ocean at Pismo Beach. The soils are light and sandy, and the climate is cool and bracing! To enhance these, we cold-ferment and age this wine in stainless steel, preserving its clean and fresh qualities. We like the hint of minerality and whetstone along with some tropical notes such as fresh pineapple. Flavors of lemon curd, guava, and apple pie lead to a clean yet mouth-filling finish. A perfect summertime Chardonnay!