2017 Home Block Chardonnay
93 points Wine Advocate
93 points The Purely Domestic Wine Report
114 cases were made
Beautiful medium lemon in the glass, the nose opens with intense honeysuckle, golden delicious apple, and toast. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with zingy acidity and concentrated flavors of crunchy white nectarine, grilled pineapple, brioche, and a touch of dried coconut on the lengthy finish. Pair with Vietnamese-inspired caramel chicken thighs or pasta carbonara. Drink now or through 2027. - Shalini Sekhar, Neely Winemaker
“The 2017 Chardonnay Home Block opens with reductive notes of gunflint and smoke over baked quince, golden apple, almonds, and honey-oat aromas. It's medium-bodied with concentrated savory character, great freshness, and a very long, textured finish. This has great potential and just needs another year or two in bottle.” - Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
“A shimmering amber color, the nose is hay and dried verbena, seafoam and sticky lemon flesh. The palate entry is silky, wellbalanced pear, citrus and mineral leading to a solid mid-palate structure. Spice, lemon and currant on the finish.” - Doug Wilder, Purely Domestic Wine Report
