2021 Hudson Ranch Chardonnay Estate
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Representing the largest single production and a blend of several parcels, the 2021 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is a strong effort, featuring scents of roasted peanuts, crème brûlée and fresh pineapple. It's medium to full-bodied, charming and easy to drink, with a clean, dry finish.
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Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
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The appellation 2021 Chardonnay Carneros is a round, supple effort offering ample honeyed citrus, stone fruits, and floral notes in its medium-bodied, balanced, impeccably made profile. It might not have the precision of the top releases here, but this brings beautiful texture and length.
100% Wente clone. Aged in French oak (60% new). Super-toasted nose, tropical fruit and buttery aromas. Definitely Californian, with that candied fruit and warming alcohol – although there is freshness of acid and fruit too. It's an oak-driven style overall, but there's plenty of quality fruit beneath too. (RH)
The 2021 Estate Chardonnay prances out with out-going notes of grapefruit, green guava, and fresh pineapple with hints of coriander seed and brioche. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers a refreshing backbone to counter the intense citrus and tropical fruit layers, finishing long.