2023 Patria ‘Charlie Smith’ Chardonnay Sonoma County

WP97 The 2023 Chardonnay Charlie Smith Vineyard prances out with showy notes of honeysuckle, toasted almonds, and nutmeg, leading to a core of crunchy pears and peaches. The medium-bodied palate is so satiny-textured with seamless freshness supporting the layered orchard fruit and baking spice flavors, finishing long and chalky.

VIN93 The 2023 Chardonnay Charlie Smith Vineyard is a powerful, phenolic wine with a ton of Moon Mountain character. Lemon confit, marzipan, sage, rosemary and white flowers lend quite a bit of nuance. This is still coming together in bottle, but it is a very pretty and expressive wine.

JD93 From vines farmed by Phil Coturri in the Moon Mountain district of Sonoma and aged 16 months sur lees in 33% new French oak with full malolactic fermentation, the 2023 Chardonnay Charlie Smith offers orchard fruits, honeyed flowers, spice, brioche, and even a hint of orange. It’s medium-bodied, has a pure, layered mouthfeel, and nicely integrated acidity. It’s terrific today, yet it should keep for 7-8 years in cold cellars. Drink 2025-2033