Samuel Louis Smith Chardonnay Spear Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills 2023 (750ml) Tempranllo

Samuel Louis Smith Chardonnay Spear Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills 2023 (750ml) TempranlloSome Chardonnays dont announce themselves they unfurl. Samuel Louis Smiths Spear Vineyard bottling does just that: slow and precise, like light spilling through coastal fog. Grown on the steep slopes of Spear Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills, this is Chardonnay that leans into its latitude taut, saline, and quietly rich. Think lemon curd, crushed shell, chamomile, and a whisper of hazelnut. The oak is there, but barely more frame than flavor and the

succulent palate

the Turner exudes power and richness

The wine ages on the lees for 6 months and several months in the bottle

with a fruity character intermingled with smoky notes from the barrel aging

This wine is a cross-section of various Rheingau loess and clay soils with an appealing

noble wine was produced from one of the estate's smallest crops (only 7

grilled ribeye topped with diced shallots

budget-wise quaffer

Soil: Kimmeridgian soil composed of clay and limestone

Full-bodied and lush

The long finish adds to the ability of the wine to age well for a considerable time in bottle

The wine’s mineral-driven profile beautifully complements the delicacy of the fish and the bright