Lewis Cellars 2022 “Reserve” Chardonnay Napa Valley

James Suckling 94 Points: “This is spiced and toasty with baked apples, grilled pineapple, bread crust, and some nuttiness to it. Full-bodied with a broad, creamy texture and a ripe tropical core with some ground spices, chamomile, and nutshell undertones. Lingering, slightly phenolic finish. Drink or hold

Wine Enthusiast 94 Points: “Incredibly rich and luxuriously oaky, this blockbuster-style wine basks in delicious excess, bathed in melted butter, vanilla bean, poached pears, and caramel that swell in the aroma and echo through a rich, butterscotch finish. ”

Winemaker Notes: “Like a well-trimmed sail, our 2022 Reserve Chardonnay provides crisp structure and plenty of drive. Sheets of D’Anjou pear and nectarine are threaded with crème fraîche, slate, and caramel. The wine shows distinct structure as it tacks back and forth, staying elevated and bright throughout, with a flourish of sea salt for a succulent finish.”