Vintage

2021

Chardonnay

Washington State

"The 2021 Chardonnay wafts up with a vivid mix of lime-tinged yellow apple and nuances of vanilla custard. This is soft and enveloping, with a mix of saline minerals and sweet spice that gives way to tart orchard fruit. The 2021 finishes long and structured, potent yet fresh while leaving a straining of almond extract richness. There's a lot of power here, along with the balance to mature through medium-term cellaring." Vinous, 92 pts. "One of the best editions of this wine that I have tasted over the decade... This has the very classic Abeja texture, as the mouthfeel and viscosity comes off very gratifying —as does the level of mouth-watering acidity. Layers of banana cream, roasted pineapple, and Macadamia nut with salty and silty undercurrents all wonderfully collide in unison on the palate. A joy to drink now, this has some cellaring potential, as this will pick up earthy and nutty notes as it ages. Drink 2023-2030" Owen Bargreen, 94 pts.