Elegance is personified in this Composition Chardonnay sourced from a single vineyard, a south-facing ridge in the southern Eola Amity Hills. Both biodynamic and dry farmed in the region's volcanic soils, which often impart a spice to the Chardonnays in particular. Beguiling aromatics of lemon curd, crushed sea shell salinity and subtle floral character all nod to this wine's elegance and depth. The palate delivers as perfectly ripe Chardonnay offers flavours of honeyed peach, smoky grilled lemon peel and a thirst -slaking saline minerality that makes the mouth water. Juicy Meyer lemon pulp and chamomile play nicely with one another as the lengthy finish is streaked with mineral notes of chipped flint. Delicious. This wine evolves over days, an elusion to its ageability. (Drink between 2024-2040)

The 2022 Chardonnay blends enriching notes of ripe peach and honeyed florals with crushed stone and hints of sweet sage. This is round and soothing up front with an early onset of minerality that adds presence. Tart orchard fruits and sour citrus combine on the palate to create a display of contrasts. The 2022 finishes spicy and remarkably long, leaving suggestions of ground ginger and dried apricots. I love its dichotomous nature. - Eric Guido