2023 "Kokoro" Chardonnay

California Reserve

"Aromas of raw popcorn, brioche, vanilla, honeysuckle, stone fruit, and yellow apple. The palate is lively with white nectarine, lemon zest, Asian pear, and baking spice over a broad, textured frame. Toasty brioche nuances carry into a long, satisfying finish. A wine of richness and charm."- Paul Lato

"A selection from the single vineyards (hence the California AVA) and aged 18 months in 50% new French oak, the 2023 Chardonnay Kokoro reveals ripe stone fruits, spice, toast, and beautiful honeyed minerality. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a fresh, focused, polished mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and a great finish with tons of minerality and salinity. You can put this up with any Chardonnay in the vintage. Drink 2025-2033."- 97 points, Jeb Dunnuck