2021 Estate Chardonnay
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The 2021 Estate Chardonnay Inspiras is a blend of the best barrels from the vintage. It opens with youthful reticence and requires plenty of time in the glass to reveal peaches, lime leaves, struck flint and beeswax. The medium-bodied palate, on the other hand, is bursting with layer after layer of savory, toasty flavors. It has a mouth-coating texture balanced by firm acidity and a very long, dynamic finish. It opens dramatically over time and will be long lived in bottle. 100 cases were made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2021 Chardonnay Estate blossoms nearly smoky, with stone dust and hints of graphite complicating crushed green apples and lime zest. This impresses further with its vividly ripe stone fruits flowing across a silken core, taking on a sensation of liquid rocks as pretty inner florals resonate throughout. It's deceivingly long, seeming to drop off with hints of citrus, followed by a reprise of minerality and lemon oil. It's a gentle giant.
Aged in 20-30% new oak in 500-liter barrels, the 2021 Chardonnay Estate is a bright straw hue and takes on more depth, with aromas of jasmine, light flint, fresh pear, and lemon curd. Medium-bodied, it offers a delicate balance of pristine fruit with fresh acidity and a focused feel without feeling harsh. It’s delicious right now, but it will continue to improve over the next few years and drink well over the coming 10.