96-98+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "A tank sample, the 2018 Chardonnay la Carriere comes from a block planted to Dijon and Hyde (Old Wente) clone selections. It sashays out of the glass with flamboyant notions of fresh ginger, lemongrass, allspice and orange blossoms over a core of peach preserves, pink grapefruit and apple pie with wafts of baking bread and marzipan. Medium to full-bodied, the texture is simply stunning—so satiny with fantastic tension to counter and layer upon layer of spices and savory flavors, finishing very long and very perfumed. (Feb 2020)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "Sleek and powerful, with crunchy acidity backing the concentrated white fruit and berry flavors, filled with minerally richness. Hints of dried thyme show on the svelte finish, which offers toasty and buttery accents. Drink now through 2026. (5/27/20)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "Sleek and powerful, with crunchy acidity backing the concentrated white fruit and berry flavors, filled with minerally richness. Hints of dried thyme show on the svelte finish, which offers toasty and buttery accents. Drink now through 2026. (5/27/20)"
| Product SKU | 702743 |
| Producer | Peter Michael |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Sonoma County |
| Appellation | Knights Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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