I loved the 2019 Chardonnay Moxee, another beautiful Chardonnay from this team. Stone fruits, orange blossom, and chamomile notes all give way to a medium-bodied, rich, yet fresh and nicely balanced effort that has notable purity and precision and a great finish. As with the other Chardonnay releases here, it will easily evolve for 4-6 years from cold cellars.

The 2019 Chardonnay Moxee comes from a high-elevation vineyard planted in 1973. It's aromatically lush and intense, featuring cardamom-dusted challah bread, banana and shades of ripe pear that come together marvelously. Deep and rich with a nice veil of tension, this shows outstanding length. Enjoy it over the next 10 years.

Beginning with a golden yellow core, the 2019 Chardonnay Moxee Vineyard offers aromas of pastry cream, yellow apples and dusty yellow flowers on the nose. Medium-bodied yet texturally pleasing, the palate offers plenty of mineral tension while offering a surprising weight with a succulent acidity and a soft waxy mouthfeel. The Chardonnay ends with a lingering conclusion that will remain food-friendly for years. The wine rested in 27% new French oak. 4,272 bottles were made.