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Platt Vineyard Charonnay "Estate Reserve" 2023

$179.99
The Reserve bottling is a strict selection of our best lots and barrels coming from only mature vines. In 2023, this was blended from 3 blocks that highlight the remarkable depth and mineral intensity of the site. Complex and concentrated, beams of ripe citrus and stone fruits shine, while detailed floral notes and densely coiled structure elevate this to Reserve quality. Despite its inherent power, no tension or freshness is sacrificed. This wine finishes with salty, mineral accents and impressive length.

Professional Scores

100

The 2023 Chardonnay Estate Reserve is magnificent. Tangerine peel, hazelnut, spice, menthol, baked apple tart and pastry are some of the many nuances that open in the glass. The Reserve offers a captivating mix of vibrancy and textural viscosity. Creamy, resonant contours wrap up the plush close. There’s striking richness and mind-blowing overall balance to match a long finish that reverberates for an eternity. The Reserve is a blend of sections within three blocks on the property, planted mostly with variations of older Wente selections that are distinguished by longer hang times. It is one of several wines I have tasted from this part of the West Sonoma Coast that suggests Chardonnay may ultimately hold more potential than Pinot Noir. What a wine!

Antonio Galloni / Vinous
750ml