The 2023 “if and only if” Upper Barn Chardonnay unwinds in the glass with seductive aromas of lemon oil, chamomile tea, crème brulée, and almond croissant accentuated with alluring notes of candied ginger and flint. Concentrated and persistent with opulent layers of orchard fruits, the satiny palate is punctuated by mineral sparks and framed by a crystalline quality on the long, savory finish. This wine is elegant yet penetrating with incredible tension and exquisite poise. Patience will be rewarded with extended cellaring.
