2022 Peake Ranch "Peake Ranch Vineyard" Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

The 2022 Chardonnay Peake Ranch Vineyard is a potent, phenolic wine. Hyde and Wente clones yielded a backward, structured Chardonnay that will need a bit of time to come around. Lemon confit, crushed rocks, sage, mint and slate fill out the layers. This is a super-distinctive Chardonnay. (AG)

Wow! What an incredible trio of wines we have to offer today from Peake Ranch in the Sta. Rita Hills! Over the past decade, this property has firmly established itself as one of the premier producers in the region, releasing a steady stream of exceptional, critically acclaimed wines. Most of their production is sold directly to mailing list customers and top restaurants across the country. However, we've been steadily building a direct relationship with the winery, allowing us to bring some of these outstanding wines to our customers at exceptionally sharp pricing. Today, we're offering a fantastic trio, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a stunning cool-climate Syrah. The Chardonnay comes from the home block at Peake Ranch Estate in the southeastern corner of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. The vineyard is a patchwork of diverse blocks planted across undulating hillsides, with just about every possible orientation and aspect represented. This site provides the perfect artist's palette from which to craft layered, complex wines that draw on the remarkable diversity of the estate. Personally, I love how this wine combines wonderful texture and depth with such impressive freshness and energy. Bold, mouth-filling baked orchard fruits mingle with golden grains, delicate floral notes, and beautifully integrated oak toast. The palate is rich and expansive, yet everything is drawn out on a tense, juicy, mouthwatering finish with remarkable verve and vibrancy. There's so much freshness and drive here for such a rich, concentrated wine. Folks looking for a powerful, opulent California Chardonnay, but one that still delivers great energy, precision, and lift on the finish, look no further! At 50% off the original SRP, this beauty is guaranteed to put a smile on your face!