Chardonnay 'Patterson'

Score

96

"Very rich but very minerally, too, with ripe white peach, almond, lime zest and chalk aromas that lead to almost sweet, honeyed flavors that last through a lingering finish. Medium-bodied, balanced and likely to improve with more age. Drink or hold."

Score

93

"The 2022 Chardonnay Patterson offers an intriguing mix of high-elevation briskness with an exciting interplay of minerality and tropical leanings. White pepper, chalk, mint, citrus peel and slate all race across the palate. This taut, saline Chardonnay has quite a bit to offer. A touch of attractive reduction lingers."

Score

92

"From a north-facing site in eastern Sta. Rita Hills, the 2022 Chardonnay Patterson Vineyard exudes breezy, lifted aromas underpinned by deep, honeyed power and mossy, petrichor-like aromas. The palate is spongy and richly textured while retaining a spine of bright, balancing acidity, albeit to a less compelling degree than other Chardonnays in the roster."

Score

91

"Sleek and fresh, showing precise and focused notes of lime, papaya and green apple, with accents of jasmine and white flowers, plus a note of Himalayan sea salt on the powerful finish. 294 cases made. - MW"

Score

96

"A svelte, sharply honed Chardonnay showcasing the intensity and freshness of grapes grown on high-elevation, northwest slopes in the Santa Rita Hills. Lime and green apple flavours bristle with precision, accented by a smoky, earthen undertow and a long, steely finish. Elegant in youth but likely to mature dramatically over the next decade."

Score

95

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94

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93

Score

97