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With Diatom, Winemaker Greg Brewer seeks to capture Chardonnay in its most pure and unadulterated state. Diatom is named for diatomaceous earth, which is a plankton fossil found in the oceanic landscape of Santa Barbara County.
"Diatom is motivated by the pursuit of subtraction and refinement. It is the polishing of a grain of rice until one has reached its ultimate inner core. Our Sta. Rita Hills marine landscape is stark and so are the wines of its provenance. We strive for a recognition of place with as little disturbance, distraction or interference as possible. The resulting wines have a sense of transparency and a purity of intent and purpose." Greg Brewer Winemaker
The 2023 Albariño, which represents their take of the vintage, was produced with grapes from 165 hectares of the 14 hectares they own. It goes back to the alcoholic degree of 2021, 12.5%, compared with the 13.5% of 2022. 2023 seems to be somewhere in betw...
Intensely aromatic and characteristically smoky, with marked reduction, a style that Dog Point have mastered so brilliantly. That smokiness is notable yet not excessive even if it is highly stylised. Behind the struck match is vibrant grapefruit and pear,...
The 2023 Domaine de Chevalier reveals a perfumed, incipiently complex bouquet of dark wild berries, cassis, rose petals, spices and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and rich, with a fleshy core of fruit framed by powdery tannins and bright ac...
The 2023 Rully du Clos de Bellecroix Cuvée Marey, raised in 25% new
oak, has more intensity on the nose than the regular cuvée.
Blackcurrant and raspberry open, leaning more toward the latter as it
opens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with g...
he 2023 Rully Blanc Clos la Folie comes from the monopole. The nose
has a touch of dried pineapple and light hints of vanilla and orange
blossom. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, straightforward
and citrus-fresh with a lovely texture. A da...
A 94 Point California Chardonnay under $30!
