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.
2023 Sphaerics “if and only if” Chardonnay
Upper Barn Vineyard Alexander Valley
99 points - Decanter
98+ points - Jeb Dunnuck
95+ points - Robert Parker
94 points - Wine Spectator
97 points - James Suckling
97 points - Owen Bargreen, #31 Top 100 of 2025
99 points - International Wine Report, #47 Top 100 of 2025
