Score: 94Vintage 2024Jeb Dunnuck A bright yellow hue, the 2024 Chardonnay Basalt spent 11 months in barrel with 30% new French oak and is sourced from multiple sites. It offers fresh pineapple, lemon curd, white chalky earth, lemon balm, and subtle baking spice. Medium to full-bodied, it has compact intensity, focused structure, penetrating citrus, bright acidity, and a long, chalky finish. Drink 2027-2037.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 94Vintage 2024James SucklingLovely aromas of pear blossoms, vanilla blossoms and oyster shells. Silky and juicy, showing round and plump ripe pear flavors and a salty, mineral core with mouthwatering, cascading acidity. Delicious. Drink or hold.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2023Decanter The Basalt Chardonnay comes from organic and volcanic sites in both the Dundee Hills and Eola-Amity it's embued with serious elegance that balances its generosity. Ripe pear and nutmeg aromatics, alongside rich white florals and The palate explodes with ripe peach, and rich lemon curd braced by a flinty minerality with smoky, chipped stones.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2023The Wine Advocate The 2023 Chardonnay Basalt was matured for 11 months in 15% new French oak. It has open-knit aromas of red apple, quince, hazelnut, beeswax and flint. The light-bodied palate has a mouth-coating texture and concentrated, savory flavors. It’s balanced by refreshing acidity and has a long, saline-laced finish. 400 cases produced.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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