2022 | Perchance Beckstoffer Lake Vineyard Chardonnay | Carneros Paolo Lazzaroni & Figli S.p.a. While the fruit seems fresher

While the fruit seems fresher than the nose implies

effusive and full of character

from the aromatic Malvazija grape

moderate body with buttery and salty aftertaste

The grapes for this distinctive Chenin Blanc are hand-picked from characterful and genuinely unique old bush vines specifically blended from Cape Town

2022 | Perchance Beckstoffer Lake Vineyard Chardonnay | Carneros Paolo Lazzaroni & Figli S.p.a. While the fruit seems fresherThe 2022 Chardonnay Beckstoffer Carneros Lake Vineyard is stunning stuff, and this is one I can't wait to taste from bottle. Reminding me of a great Chardonnay from Aubert with its ripe pineapple, lemon oil, candlewax, and honeyed flower notes, it hits the palate with medium to full bodied richness, a layered, seamless mouthfeel, and that rare mix of richness and freshness. This will spend 15 months in barrels, and there are roughly. 95 Pts Jeb Dunnuck