A full throttle Chardonnay with finesse is a tough ask, but it is accomplished well here. As usual, acidity is the key, and here it allows for a fair amount of oak influence to support and balance deep spice and butterscotch aromas and flavors without becoming fat or flying apart. It is very long on the finish, and already fully integrated. Drink now with a saucy, nut encrusted filet of sole.
94 Rich Cook
Cuvaison, Los Carneros, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay “Coeurtina” 2022 ($70)
By Rich Cook
