The 2021 Chardonnay East of Eden Pisoni Vineyard comes from 39-year-old vines in the Pisoni Vineyard. The wine underwent full malolactic conversion and was matured for 16 months in 55% new French oak. It has pure, layered scents of white peaches, meringue, allspice and chaparral with undertones of iodine. The palate combines a powerful core of fruit with singular, oceanic accents. It glides through the mouth with a luxurious, satiny texture foiled by focused acidity and finishes with incredible length and perfume. It will be long lived in bottle. 143 cases were made.

(96+ points) From a site in the southern, slightly warmer portion of the Santa Lucia Highlands, the 2021 Chardonnay East of Eden Pisoni Vineyard is one of the tighter, more mineral-drench, backward Chardonnays in the lineup. Crushed citrus, flinty minerality, orange blossom, and spicy wood notes all define the aromatics, and it's pure and medium to full-bodied, with integrated acidity and a focused, layered style that will benefit from a year or two of bottle age. It will drink beautifully through 2031.

The 2021 Chardonnay East of Eden Pisoni Vineyard gives up delicate notes of fresh crunchy pears, Golden Delicious apples, and honeysuckle followed by suggestions of mandarin peel, almond croissant, and nutmeg. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled and refreshing, with a lively backbone and tantalizing texture framing the vibrant apple and pear layers, finishing long with savory flavors and a creamy mouth-feel.