
Bold and intense, with notes of salted butterscotch, juicy pineapple, lemon curd and tangerine marmalade at the core. Expands into complex elements of toasted marshmallow, litsea oil, shortbread, lemon blossoms and sweetgrass. A vibrant thread of acidity keeps the flavors bold and in focus on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2039.—M.W.
The yellow-hued 2022 Chardonnay Frei Road Vineyard has a bit of flinty lift along with notes of vanilla, lime oils, crushed stones, and an appealing hint petrol. A distinctive white with a unique character, it has Riesling-like intensity, with dry extract and supple ripeness, as well as incredible focus and power. Drink 2025-2040.