Whitcraft Winery - Santa Rita Ranch Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)
Price: $43.99
| Producer | Whitcraft Winery |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 8580 |
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Pressed fresh after picking, barrel fermented and aged, never pumped, and gravity bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Whitcraft Winery Description
Chris and Kathleen (Barnato) Whitcraft started Whitcraft Winery in 1985. Chris hosted a local wine radio program in Santa Barbara County for more than ten years and learned his craft from some of the best winemakers in California - Joe Heitz (Heitz Cellars), Dick Graff (Founded Chalone Winery and its AVA), and Burt Williams (Williams Selyem & Morning Dew Ranch) to name a few. What began as a hobby grew into both a passion and a lifestyle, the commitment to which is present to this day in every bottle of our wine.
This passion for wine was passed on to their children, Drake and Alyssa. While Chris passed in 2014, Drake continues to carry on the tradition of excellent winemaking within the Whitcraft family.
Wine Advocate: 92 Points
The 2023 Chardonnay Santa Rita Ranch is one of the more floral expressions of Chardonnay in the roster, with pretty aromas of jasmine and lilies padded with a lees-inflected backdrop of nougat and hazelnuts. The palate is vibrant and lifted, seamlessly flowing into a similarly bright, electric finish that lingers with herbal nuances. The energy and balance here point to continued evolution in the cellar.
