2023 Renegade Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay

93 points, Wine Advocate

The inaugural release of our 2023 Renegade Ridge Chardonnay greets the eye with a brilliant pale gold hue. On the nose, it reveals captivating aromas of wet stone, toasted hazelnuts, and ripe pears, complemented by delicate whispers of baking spices. The palate opens with a lively, well-balanced acidity, leading to notes of cinnamon and Meyer lemon. A touch of phenolic grip lends exceptional structure to the mid-palate. This contemporary Chardonnay promises to evolve beautifully with 2 to 3 years of bottle aging, reaching its peak expression over time.