Mayacamas, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder, Chardonnay 2022 Umbria many of the lots were

many of the lots were fermented in barrel

took over the family estate

it has a solid frame of grainy tannins and plenty of freshness to lift the densely packed

A hedonistic fruit bomb

dry top soil

Mayacamas, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder, Chardonnay 2022 Umbria many of the lots were95 Decanter A bouquet of dried white wildflowers, hints of cardamom and salty sea spray and a bright whiff of lemon zest. Bright and beguiling, with savoury saline notes jumping off the palate. Briny oyster shell, fresh tarragon and thyme are given over to candied lemon peel, finishing with savoury, lemongrass intensity. Beautiful and classic. Supple, elegant and fresh from the top of Mt Veeder, this is a California Chardonnay that never goes through