Darioush Signature Chardonnay 2022 - 750ml

93pts Wine Spectator

An impressive style, with intensity behind its lemon meringue, apricot pastry and baked apple flavors, along with notes of dried pineapple, wildflower honey and toasted, salted almond. A vibrant, aromatic thread of orange blossoms, ginger tea and salted caramel lingers on the long finish. Drink now through 2035. 2,266 cases made.

91pts James Suckling

Fresh and full-bodied, sporting apple pie aromas and bright but ripe flavors for good balance overall. Tangy green apples blend with ripe golden apples, hints of butter and vanilla bean on the palate.

Winemaker Notes

Bright and immensely refreshing, 2022 Signature Chardonnay opens with a burst of citrus and wet stone aromas. Full-bodied yet vivacious, the wine exhibits a sturdy core of lemon curd and Granny Smith apple flavors segueing to beeswax and quince on the mid-palate, complemented by secondary flavors of hazelnut and brioche. A juicy, crisp, and lingering finish leaves an impression of salinity, reminiscent of fresh oysters or nori.

Blend: 100% Chardonnay