Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen has a way with Chardonnay (I’ve likely said this before) and she’s definitely one of my favorites when it comes to the variety. This high-end offering delivers the elevated good with typical racy acidity, rich bright citrus fruit and moderate oak influence that accentuates without smothering. Sourced from Sangiacomo Vineyard, Dutton Ranch and the Dale Ricci Vineyard, which contributes a little musque clone to the blend. It’s a cellar trophy Chardonnay. Gorgeous!
MacRostie, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2021
By Rich Cook