2023 Platt Vineyard Estate Reserve Chardonnay

The Reserve bottling is a strict selection of Platt Vineyard's best lots and barrels coming from only mature vines. In 2023, this was blended from 3 blocks that highlight the remarkable depth and mineral intensity of the site. Complex and concentrated, beams of ripe citrus and stone fruits shine, while detailed floral notes and densely coiled structure elevate this to Reserve quality. Despite its inherent power, no tension or freshness is sacrificed. This wine finishes with salty, mineral accents and impressive length.

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This wine delivers remarkable concentration and depth, framed by a distinctly chalky texture and a tightly wound core of fresh nectarine, mandarin, wild fennel, and orange blossom. A rich thread of citrus oil anchors layers of orchard fruit, lemon peel, lime zest, almond paste, ocean mist, and crushed white stone. Oak lends dimension and structure, seamlessly integrated to add nuance and quiet authority. Both powerful and vibrant, the Reserve bottling finishes with exceptional length and a lingering mineral intensity.