2021 Peake Ranch John Sebastiano Vineyard Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills

JD97 Readers looking for a quintessential expression of Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay need look no further than the 2021 John Sebastiano Vineyard Chardonnay. Revealing a vivid light gold hue as well as golden apple and citrus fruits, some green almond and spice, medium to full body, and a lengthy, salty finish that keeps you coming back to the glass, there’s also a touch of background oak here. This is just a stunning Chardonnay to enjoy over the coming 5-7 years or so.
VIN94+ The 2021 Chardonnay John Sebastiano Vineyard shows all the rugged intensity of this site.Crushed rocks, mint, graphite, dried orchard fruit and dried flowers all race across the palate.This is a fine debut.”