2023 Estate Chardonnay

Distinctive, Vibrant, and Age-Worthy Chardonnay Wine

The award-winning 2023 Estate Chardonnay from Westcott Vineyards is an extraordinary expression of resilience and craftsmanship. The 2023 vintage proved exceptional for classic cool-climate Chardonnays, and this wine is no exceptionshowing remarkable precision, energy, and depth.

Tasting Notes

Barrel fermented with wild yeast and natural malolactic fermentation, this Chardonnay wine is defined by its sharp, bright acidity and structured minerality. The palate presents a linear and focused profile, offering delicate hints of citrus zest, crisp green apple, and subtle toasty undertones. Unlike fruit-forward styles, this vintage showcases pure, unfiltered elegance with a refined, hyper-real clarity.

Winemaking Details

• Barrel fermented, maintaining a rich yet structured mouthfeel.

• Naturally occurring malolactic fermentation, adding texture and depth.

• Turbid and unfiltered approach, delivering enhanced complexity.

• Aged for optimal aging potential, best enjoyed 20252029.

Food Pairing Suggestions for Our Estate Chardonnay Wine

The crisp acidity and focused minerality of this Chardonnay wine make it an excellent match for:

• Grilled halibut or seabass, complementing the wines bright structure.

• Buttery lobster or crab, enhancing the wines refined texture.

• Aged gouda or nutty alpine cheeses, balancing its sharpness.

Experience the 2023 Estate Chardonnay, a true testament to Westcotts dedication to quality winemaking, available exclusively at the winery.

93 Points

Rick Van Sickle, wines in Niagara

\”The fruit comes from both estate vineyards the Westcott Home Farm and Butlers Grant. The grapes are hand-picked, whole bunch pressed, wild fermented and then aged in French oak for 10 months. Im finding the Niagara Chards from 2023 to be more robust and giving in their youth and that is on display here in spades with the estate wine and single block Chard reviewed below. The nose shows ripe pear and yellow apples in an opulent style balanced by citrus zest and saline with butterscotch, toasty vanilla and spice. It has a creamy, buttery texture on the palate with baked pear, apple crumble, toasted almonds, lemon tart, baking spices and a luxurious finish. Its rocking right now and theres really no need to cellar more than a couple of years.\”