Paul Lato 2023 “Ma Jolie” Chardonnay Peake Ranch Vineyard, Santa Ynez 96+ Points

Paul Lato Notes: “Ma Jolie Chardonnay offers exuberant aromas of lemon curd, apple pie, and wildflower honey. With great richness and viscosity on the palate, it will seductively draw you in with vanilla bean, toffee, and creamy marshmallow flavors.  On the finish, there is significant weight and richness balanced with just the right amount of crisp acidity.”

FMW 96+ Points: ” The  Ma Jolie Peake Ranch Vineyard is located in the hills of Santa Ynez. This youngster offers up a gorgeous nose of bright tropical and orchard fruits, as well as a touch of minerality. The wine Is lush and rich within a full body and laced with the right amount of well-balanced acidity. The wine is layered from start to finish with gorgeous fruit and long and silky tannins”

Jeb Dunnuck 96 Points: “The  Ma Jolie Peake Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay opens with a kiss of reduction. This gives way to more lemon-laced fruits, chalky minerality, tangerines, and exotic flower nuances. With medium to full-bodied richness, it’s a ripe, fleshy, beautifully balanced 2022 that has a solid spine of acidity, as well as a great finish.”