Lot 452
2023 Sonoma County Chardonnay

$45/bottle under the original label

Lot 452 comes to us from a Russian River Valley producer known for minimal intervention and showcasing the essence of bright, crisp, cool climate Chardonnay. Purposely crafted with no malolactic fermentation, this style of winemaking retains the grape’s natural freshness and allows the Chardonnay fruit to shine through.

An array of aromatics emerge from the glass – Asian pear and vanilla blossoms intermingle with the fresh scent of yellow apple, followed by hints of melon. The entry is vibrant and uplifted, with a dry laser beam of acidity slicing through apples and pears that’s softened by a bit of sur lie aging. As the wine evolves, it crescendos to a finish of white blossoms and zesty lemon curd that settles into a delicate, ethereal vanilla bean that persists on the palate long after the last sip. A very drinkable, nay, quaffable Chard for your imbibing pleasure.