2023 Watson Ranch Chardonnay, Napa Valley

13.1% alc. - 30 year old vines planted above an old limestone quarry in the hills of southern Napa overlooking San Pablo Bay. Watson Ranch is coastal and cool with a strong mineral component that makes it one of the most distinctive sites in California.

The influence of the ocean is strong in the 2023 Watson. It has a powerfully classic feel, with a salty minerality framing an undercurrent of richness on the palate. It drinks a shade more relaxed than 2022, and shines with layers of complexity and depth.

lemon oil, salted pineapple, clove, oyster shell, a refined creaminess medium plus acidity and a long, blissful finish