The wine opens with a beautiful aroma of white flowers that is complemented by hints of lemon oil and salty ocean air. The combination of cool climate and poor soils lead to a mouthfeel that consists of a complex, layered texture and lively acidity.
95+ POINTS -
"A relatively new label coming from St. Rita Hills, the 2018 Chardonnay Radian Vineyard was 100% barrel fermented in French oak barrels, 30% new, and aged for 14 months. It sashays out of the glass with flamboyant ginger ale and spice cake scents followed by notes of pineapple upside-down cake, orange blossom, and fresh pears. Medium-bodied, the palate is packed with pear and stone fruit flavors, delivering great tension, finishing long and spicy. "
Historic Acclaim
2018: 95+ points, Lisa Perrott-Brown, Robert Parker The Wine Advocate, Jan 2021
2018: 94 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2020
2017: 94 points, Lisa Perrott-Brown, Robert Parker The Wine Advocate, Feb 2020
2017: 90 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2020
