2022 Ojai Chardonnay Puerta del Mar Special Bottling
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The 2022 Chardonnay Puerta del Mar Special Bottling was fermented in 33% new French oak and spent 16 months in barrel. The palate is a beautiful combination of pure, floral precision and creamy yet graceful richness. This balance also translates to the palate, where a rich, forward texture is harnessed by focused, tensile agility and a stony, lifted finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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A seven-barrel selection, the 2022 Chardonnay Puerta Del Mar Special Bottling sees a slightly longer élevage as well as a touch more new oak and offers notes of crisp citrus and ripe stone fruits as well as subtle toast, white flowers, and hazelnut nuances. Reminding me of a great Puligny Montrachet, it's medium-bodied, has a pure, balanced, layered, mouthfeel, and a great finish. This is a brilliant Chardonnay that white Burgundy lovers should seek out.
The 2022 Chardonnay Special Bottling Puerta del Mar is brisk, airy and nuanced. Crushed flowers, white pepper, mint, crushed rocks and slate confer notable freshness. This is an especially effusive wine. Élevage id 16 months in barrel with no racking—an approach that mellows the primary fruit but also lends notable complexity. This is a fine showing from Adam Tolmach and Ojai.