2020 Hudson Ranch Chardonnay Seashell

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Score 96/100 · Drink 2023-2030, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, Mar 2023

The 2020 Chardonnay Seashell has the most tropical fruit, yet also the most electric acidity of Hudson's three single-parcel Chardonnays. Like the others, it's barrel-fermented using indigenous yeasts in approximately 80% new French oak. Mango and papaya notes are joined by mandarin orange on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is creamy and lushly textured, ending long, citrusy and vibrant.

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97
97/100

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96
96/100

James Suckling

98
98/100

Jeb Dunnuck

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98 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 98/100 · Drink 2023-2032, Jeb Dunnuck, Feb 2023

Straight-up awesome, juicy, and I'd wager one of the whites in the vintage, the 2020 Chardonnay Seashell reveals a vivid gold hue as well as stunning notes of ripe citrus, honeyed minerality, spicy oak, and brioche. It's medium to full-bodied, flawlessly balanced, has bright acidity, and a great, great finish. It will keep for 7-8 years, probably longer, but it's incredible today.

96 points
James Suckling
Score 96/100 · James Suckling, Sep 2022

A complex nose of oyster shell, lemon-grass, fresh hay and rosemary. Medium-to full-bodied with lovely, balanced acidity. Fresh and crystal-clear, with lovely nuance and length. Mineral, citrus and herbal notes all meld together with persistence. Terrific wine. Drink or hold.

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