2021 Wayfarer Chardonnay
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Aromatic and quite rich on the palate. Quite advanced. Fun and easy to like. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2021 Chardonnay Cuvée Cleo is a selection of the two best barrels in the cellar. Rich and unctuous, the 2021 possesses tremendous richness and tons of textural intensity. Lemon confit, tropical fruit, white flowers and a touch of new French oak all grace this creamy, expansive Chardonnay.
Revealing a medium straw hue with youthful green highlights, the 2021 Chardonnay The Estate offers gorgeous, fresh, floral aromas of lemon curd, pastry cream, cheese rind, sweet baking spices, and ripe pear. With fresh acidity, medium body, ample ripe fruit, and a sound structure, it’s fresh and long on the palate, with well-balanced richness that also feels decadent. Drink 2024-2035.
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