The 2022 Chardonnay The Meadows is laced with hints of tropical fruit, mint, lemon confit, spice and butter. Soft and open-knit, with lovely depth, the Meadows is another impeccable wine from Stephen Hansel. Light tropical inflections linger nicely.

The 2022 Chardonnay The Meadows Vineyard comes from the lowest section of the ranch, approximately five acres of dry-farmed vineyard land with more alluvial soils, A ripe yellow color, with aromas of ginger, honeyed citrus, baked pear, and oak spice, it's full-bodied, toasty, and ripe on the palate, with notes of almond through the finish. It closes with a ripe feel and has a good finish, with notes of toasty oak spice lasting on the back palate. It is a savory wine with a good deal of decadence to drink over the next 5-6 years. 392 cases were made.