Dragonette Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2017 (750ml) Médoc

Dragonette Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2017 (750ml) MédocWinemaker Notes 2017 saw the first significant winter rains in some time, with extreme deluges in January and February. Despite the rain, vigor was normal due to a cool spring. Poor weather at set lead to a smaller than average crop. Summer was warm, even hot at times, but in most evenings, the cool down allowed grapes to retain acidity. August days were relatively even. Unfortunately, a massive Labor Day heatwave sent the mercury soaring over 110 for

brought Phoenix-like temps to all of California

similar to the 2021

94 points – Nick Butler

Arrayán Selección 2019 brings together the four French grape varieties planted on their La Verdosa estate (Toledo): Syrah

the tannins well structured but still en route

flowers and red berries

anise and toast

with a tight texture typical of some young Pouilly Fumé

but it is the wine's balance that is most impressive

cassis and light violet aromas

with a very intense

this is a seriously classy Chablis that’s going to benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and evolve for a decade or more