2023 | Liquid Farm Golden Slope Chardonnay | Sta Rita Hills Aldo Rainoldi one-third in foudre and one-third

one-third in foudre and one-third in 600-liter barrels

more textured wine

very mineral-driven and crystalline Chenin with plenty of tension

It is highly aromatic

but very soft and beautiful

2023 | Liquid Farm Golden Slope Chardonnay | Sta Rita Hills Aldo Rainoldi one-third in foudre and one-thirdAnother gem, the 2021 Chardonnay Golden Slope has honeyed orange, brioche, chalky mineral, and spicy notes that blossom with time in the glass. These carry to a richly textured, layered, concentrated Chardonnay with a stacked mid palate, beautifully integrated acidity, and a great finish. It almost has a red wine like sense of structure and will benefit from 2 3 years in the cellar. 94 Pts Jeb Dunnuck