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9.4

The 2023 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) is a total stunner. Bright, aromatic and vibrant, the 2023 is lights-out, brilliantly marrying fruit intensity and energy. Apricot, mint and white flowers abound. This is a stunning wine for the price and for its production of around 40,000 cases. $23.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2024) — 4 months ago

Neil B

9.5

With Marcus and Tina at the bbq at one light. — 4 years ago

with Tina and Anju

Jim McCusker

9.1

Not the best example of this wine, but still excellent (and definitely improved significantly with time in the glass). Glad to see Greg Brewer is making this again, though. Super cool wine (like a Premier Cru Chablis on steroids!). — 7 years ago

with Vanessa

Michael

8.9

Not a cali chard guy but this never sees oak so it was pretty nice — 8 months ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

Greg Brewer’s Diatom label is an utter unique expression of chardonnay and is the best QPR you’ll find. This one - like many of these - will improve with a couple of more years in bottle due to the (relatively) high acidity. Super cool wine - like a Premier Cru Chablis on steroids. — 4 years ago

with Vanessa

Jim McCusker

9.4

Fantastic. — 5 years ago

with Vanessa

Hajime Kawasaki

9.0

安定の美夜。柚子と白ミルガイのパスタにピタリ！ — 7 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

Excellent, but will get better with a little more time in the bottle. — 4 years ago

with Vanessa

Jim McCusker

9.3

Fantastic. — 4 years ago

with Vanessa

Brett Rogosin

9.1

The cork right after opening smelled like honey, green apples, and pineapple. The nose smelled of yeast and fermented pineapple immediately after opening, but now with some time more honey and less yeast with an almost marzipan-esque smell. The palate transfers through from the cork with riper pineapple, honey and a sweeter apple. The finish is a bit of dried apricot. Acidity rushes down the sides of the tongue. This is nice with my panko crusted chicken and roasted carrots. — 5 years ago