Diatom – Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)

2023 CHARDONNAY SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Diatom is motivated by the pursuit of subtraction and refinement. It is the polishing of a grain of rice until one has reached its ultimate inner core. We strive for a recognition of place with as little disturbance, distraction or interference as possible. The resulting wines have a sense of transparency and a purity of intent and purpose.
WINEMAKING
Fermentation at very low temperatures in small stainless-steel tanks for eight weeks, coupled with inhibited malo-lactic and short hose transit ensure precision and focus.
AROMA Lemon, Citrus Blossom, Wet Sand
FLAVOR Saline, White Peach
TEXTURE Precise, Balanced
REGION Los Alamos Valley, Santa Barbara County
VINEYARD 100% Mission Hills
CLONES 4, 17, 72 & Mount Eden
HARVEST End of September – mid November

94 POINTS VINOUS | A.G., Aug. 2024 The 2023 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) is a total stunner. Bright, aromatic and vibrant, the 2023 is lights-out, brilliantly marrying the fruit intensity and energy. Apricot, mint and white flowers abound. This is a stunning wine for the price and for its production of around 40,000 cases.
93 POINTS WINE ENTHUSIAST | M.K., July 2024 This wine made by the legendary Greg Brewer offers an very affordable taste of his mastery…The palate is awash in honeysuckle, poached pear and green peppercorn flavors.
94 POINTS JEB DUNNICK | J.D., Aug. 2024 Medium-bodied, pure, rounded, and beautifully balanced, it has plenty of power and density, integrated acidity, and a great finish. This impeccably made Chardonnay should be snatched up by readers, as it competes with wines at two to three times the price.
93 POINTS WINE SPECTATOR | SMART BUY | M.W., May 2024 This stunning wine leaps out of the glass, with
concentrated flavors and aromas of white peach, quince and pineapple, plus floral accents of orange blossoms and lemon curd.