2023 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
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Sourced from the Bohan Vineyard, the 2023 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast serves as a perfect introduction to the exceptional Kutch Chardonnays. A composed bouquet of orchard fruits, honey and dried herbs takes on a floral dimension with aeration, leading to a seamless, succulent palate that finishes on a refreshing, tangy note.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Full bottle 1,341 g but, although he doesn't use the lightest bottles, Jamie Kutch is very good at giving masses of detail succinctly on back labels. From a vineyard planted in 1972 at 1,400 ft 3.05 miles from the Pacific on Goldridge sandy loam. Having read the back label, I initially thought the fruit was picked on 10 July – but, having worked out the US not UK system of putting the month first (illogical surely?), I realise now it was picked on 7 October! 100% whole-bunch pressed, spontaneous fermentation and malo in French oak barrels (20% new). Minimal sulphites. Eleven barrels made. Reticent nose with lots of delivery that opened out in the glass. Lightly spicy nose and well-integrated green-fruit flavours on the palate with just a hint of naturalness. Long. More obviously zesty and refreshing than the Leeuwin Art Series 2020 tasted immediately beforehand. Lovely racy acidity but not remotely austere. (JR)
The 2023 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) is an embryonic wine at this stage, but it shows very good depth and persistence.