From the breezy, sun-kissed slopes of Sta. Rita Hills, the 2022 Sandhi Rinconada Chardonnay is a wine that dazzles the senses. Crafted by Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman, pioneers of expressive California Chardonnay, this wine captures the energy of its vineyard with precision and elegance. Rinconada’s organic soils give the wine a vibrant minerality that lifts the bright aromas of golden apple, pineapple and candied ginger, while whispers of peach skin, spiced almond and creamy lees add depth and intrigue.

On the palate, it is both lively and generous, with fresh acidity carrying the fruit through a long, shimmering finish that hints at the coastal fog and sun-soaked brilliance of its home. This is a Chardonnay that excites with every sip, a radiant expression of terroir and craft that promises both immediate pleasure and graceful evolution over time.

The 2022 Chardonnay Rinconada Vineyard is a beautiful expression of this site, which consistently produces some of the region's most compelling Chardonnay. The nose is extroverted and oceanic, chock-full of saline-tinged aromas such as seashells, low tide and kelp that hover over a textured richness. The palate is roundly textured and impressively focused, slingshotting into a blazingly bright and layered finish propelled by intense minerality without austerity. It's one of the finer renditions of this site. 94+ Pts, Drink 2024-2032 - Matthew Luczy, The Wine Advocate