98
points
Upper Barn Vineyard Chardonnay

Stonestreet Estate Vineyards

Upper Barn Vineyard Chardonnay

2022 Alexander Valley
$165
Not a historical or directOnly product
BROWSING ONLY
Description
One of the most historically important Chardonnay vineyards in California, the Upper Barn Chardonnay expresses both power and grace. Situated at 1,800' in elevation, this site combines richness of fruit due to its exposure to sunshine, as well as power and tension from cool ocean breezes and its varied, rocky soils. Round, mouthwatering flavors of yellow nectarine, Meyer lemon, orange blossom and savory herbs.
Acclaim
98
points
The Wine Independent
LPB 4/2024
95
points
JamesSuckling.com
8/2024
This white wine showcases aromas of lilies, pear and lemon custard, with flavors of tropical fruit, caramel, and a savory note. Well-integrated fruit with a lingering, mouthwatering rounded finish.

Aromas

  • Lily Lily
  • Pear Pear
  • Lemon Custard Lemon Custard

Flavors

  • Tropical Fruit Tropical Fruit
  • Caramel Caramel
RECENT TASTING NOTES
The 2022 Upper Barn Chardonnay bursts with bold notions of lemon-laced creme caramel, ripe pineapple, and juicy pears plus suggestions of candied ginger, wet pebbles, and wild sage. The full-bodied palate is rich and satiny, with amazing tension and loads of spicy sparks lifting the tropical and orchard fruit flavors to a very long finish on this fabulous wine. Part of the vineyard is planted to 1982 Old Wente clone vines on AXR rootstock. 411 cases were made.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent, 4/2024
Upper Barn Vineyard Chardonnay
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