2022 | Passing Time Chardonnay | Columbia Valley Hanzell Vineyard Fruit comes from a site

Fruit comes from a site in the Ginestra MGA that was planted in 1971 with additional vines added in 1991

Émilion were new

The medium-bodied palate is silky and fresh with intense

La Montée de St Romble” is a grand terroir

This vintage spent 249 days on skins and was bottled without any maturation in oak at all

2022 | Passing Time Chardonnay | Columbia Valley Hanzell Vineyard Fruit comes from a siteAn orchard hits your nose with a tight spiral of peaches and yellow apples, followed by a mildly oaky touch of vanilla burnt Basque cheesecake. That alone merits this score. The bonus is the wine's rich flavors of lemon shortbread, pears and juniper berries, all wrapped up in the glow of elevated acidity. 93 Pts Wine Enthusiast