2023 Estate Chardonnay

COMING SOON

Jasmine · White Peach · Vanilla · Pineapple

Estate Grown · 750ml

Tasting Notes

The 2023 Estate Chardonnay begins with aromas of jasmine and white peach coupled with refreshing banana notes. This wine ages in 50% New French Oak, giving a subtle vanilla undertone. Bright acidity lingers on the palate with lively notes of lemon and pineapple. A well-balanced silky texture finishes delicately with soft compliments of oak.

Wine Specs

Vintage: 2023
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Clone: 17 / 76 / 95
Barrel Aging: 50% New French Oak, 50% Neutral Oak, 4 months
Appellation: Carmel Valley AVA
Harvest Date: October 13, 2023
ALC/VOL: 13.5%
Production: 230 Cases

The Vintage

The 2023 vintage showed a distinct contrast to that of 2022. Heavy rains continued into the early Spring, refilling reservoirs and ground water, and setting the vineyard up for a strong and healthy year. Bud-break was late, giving the plants a delayed start on the growing season. A prolonged cool period of weather during set proved positive, as the vines were able to develop slowly with above-average yield. Cool Spring weather gave way to a very moderate Summer, delaying the start of harvest to a record pick date of September 13 for Jarman Sparklinng Brut Rosé. Harvest concluded with the Syrah pick on October 30, Holman Ranch’s latest harveset to date. In the cellar, the wines showed great elegance and restraint. The cool ripening season and late harvest have given the whites freshness and vibrancy. The reds show real finesse and depth, and are reminiscent of an old-world style. There is no doubt that they will age slowly and gracefully, revealing increased levels of nuance and complexity as time goes on.