Diatom - Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2023
Price: $21.99
| Producer | Diatom |
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| Country | California |
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| Region | Santa Barbara County |
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| Varietal | Chardonnay |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
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| Sku | 33701 |
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Diatom Description
Made by the ever-talented Greg Brewer, this Chardonnay is entire fermented and aged in stainless steel (no oak), and does not go through malolactic fermentation to ensure precision and focus. Aromas of lemon, citrus blossom and wet sand lead to flavors of saline and white peach. This is a precise, balanced wine that shows lots of vibrancy.
Jeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
"Made by Greg Brewer and already bottled, the 2023 Chardonnay comes from the Mission Mills Vineyard just outside of Los Alamos. Its vivid medium gold hue is followed by a vibrant nose of salted citrus, tangerine, exotic flowers, and subtle spice. Medium-bodied, pure, rounded, and beautifully balanced, it has plenty of power and density, integrated acidity, and a great finish. This impeccably made Chardonnay should be snatched up by readers, as it competes with wines at two to three times the price."
Vinous: 94 Points
"The 2023 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) is a total stunner. Bright, aromatic and vibrant, the 2023 is lights-out, brilliantly marrying fruit intensity and energy. Apricot, mint and white flowers abound. This is a stunning wine for the price and for its production of around 40,000 cases. All of this fruit is from Mission Hills in Los Alamos."
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
"This stunning wine leaps out of the glass, with concentrated flavors and aromas of white peach, quince and pineapple, plus floral accents of orange blossoms and lemon curd. Finishes with mouth watering acidity, a note of crunchy sea salt minerality and a whiff of lemon verbena. Drink now."
