Toasted almond, citrus pith and light dairy aromas show on the nose of this appellation cuvée. The palate picks up an earthier line, as chaparral rock and herb flavors meet with brighter lemon and dried pear elements. —...

The nose on this bottling starts in very delicate ways and then grows more warm with lemon cake, honeysuckle and macadamia nut aromas. The palate is similar, starting softly then growing more tense and brisk with lemon...

Brought up six months in neutral French oak and stainless steel, the 2023 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County offers orchard fruits, sautéed apples, spice, and honeyed flower notes with some background oak. Medium-bodied...