A brilliant silver/yellow hue, the 2023 Chardonnay The Estate is fresh, pretty, and floral, with refined noes of flinty wet stones, fresh melon, citrus blossoms, lime zest, powder, and salted apples. The palate is electric and fantastic, with a hint of salty earth. Drink 2026-2040.

This Chardonnay from Wayfarer is crafted from three California heritage clones from three different clocks of the Wayfarer estate vineyard, The 2023 vintage, shaped by a cool, extended growing season, shows some grace and freshness. It opens with a touch of reduction in the glass, and aromas of lemon peel, lemon cream, ripe cantaloupe, white sweet flowers. On the palate, it’s beautifully textured and a bit salty that reminds you of salted almonds, with a long finish. (Drink between 2025-2033)

From grapes harvested on September 25 and October 16, the 2023 Chardonnay The Estate is gorgeous! “Typically, you don’t talk about structure in Chardonnay, but with Wayfarer you do,” says winemaker Todd Kohn. “You have structure and salinity, and they age just as well as the Pinot Noirs.” At this early stage, it demands vigorous aerating to reveal scents of quince, peach, poached pears, panna cotta and floral perfume on the nose. The full-bodied palate is expansive and perfumed with a luxurious, satiny texture. It’s balanced by vibrant, shimmery acidity and has a tremendously long finish. It evolves dramatically in the glass and will be very long lived in the cellar. 1,224 cases were made.- EB

The 2023 Chardonnay The Estate is a delicate, understated wine. Shades of tangerine oil, jasmine, white pepper, chalk and bright saline notes are nicely laced together. Effusive floral and tropical overtones grace the bright, chiseled finish. The 2023 is quite attractive, but it is also on the lighter side, a reflection of the cold, late-ripening year.

Mouthwatering and intense, with lemon curd, mango and dried pineapple flavors that show vibrant acidity. Accents of lemon balm, Himalayan sea salt and lemon thyme, along with a fleshy texture, leave a powerful impression on the finish. Vanilla bean and grilled bread grace notes linger. Drink now through 2037. 1,200 cases made.