2023 | Staglin Family Vineyard Estate Chardonnay | Rutherford Blaufränkisch and sedimentary rock on the

and sedimentary rock on the nose

orange zest and ground black pepper

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and persistent—a white wine that walks the line between delicate and structured with complete naturalness

plush contours add to its considerable appeal

2023 | Staglin Family Vineyard Estate Chardonnay | Rutherford Blaufränkisch and sedimentary rock on theThe 2023 Chardonnay Estate is one of the best vintages of this wine I have tasted. Bright and focused, with terrific depth, the 2023 is positively stellar. It exudes complexity and structure, with superb balance and tons of sheer pedigree. Light tropical notes, apricot, tangerine peel and subtle oak inflections grace this sublime Chardonnay from the Staglin family. The 2023 was aged in mostly large format oak, with some done in various ceramic