2023 Peter Michael La Carriere Chardonnay, Sonoma

98 Points –James Suckling: A driving force of appetizing acidity powers this full-bodied, brilliant, elegant and intricate wine. It offers mineral and citrus flavors in equal measure, starting with a lot of fresh lemon and lime zest aromas, then richer baked apple, lemon blossom and brown butter flavors. Feels so focused, linear and alive.

96 Points –Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: The 2023 Chardonnay La Carrire has intoxicating scents of white peach, grilled grapefruit and Meyer lemon plus nuances of flint, vanilla, panna cotta and lemongrass. The full-bodied palate is silky and expressive with energetic layers of flinty citrus and stone fruit. It offers high concentration for its elegant frame, and its oak spice is seamlessly integrated. Its balanced by bright, focused acidity and has a long, dynamic finish.