2023 Chardonnay Ross Station Estate
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The 2023 Chardonnay Ross Station Estate has slowly blossoming scents of white orchard fruit, Meyer lemon, oyster shell and well-integrated new oak spice. The full-bodied palate offers highly concentrated flavors that range from lemon and flowers to honey. It has a silky texture, vibrant acidity and a very long, fragrant finish. 480 cases were made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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A bright yellow/green hue, the 2023 Chardonnay Ross Station Estate is more savory and has more structured texture and less opulence compared to the Edward James. It boasts more forward notes of crushed stones, pineapple rind, white peach, and fresh flowers. The palate is full-bodied, with a chalky mineral texture and a savory finish. It will likely benefit from another 6-12 months in bottle to unfurl and drink its best over the coming 10-12 years. All of these Chardonnay offerings were aged for 15 months in barrel.
The 2023 Chardonnay Ross Station Estate offers up a beguiling mix of citrus peel, slate, minerals, crushed rocks and dried herbs. This nervy Chardonnay could benefit from a year in the bottle, as it is rather tightly wound. Alternatively, a 12-24 decant will do the trick. Superb.
About the producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.