RouteStock Chardonnay Carneros 2020

90 points The Tasting Panel: "Spicy and tangy, with a clean, fresh style and a lengthy finish."

89 points Wine Spectator: "[$18 list] Crisp, with accents of lemon zest to the fresh-cut apple and green pear flavors. Shows lemongrass and scallion accents on the finish, with ripe hints. Drink now. 1,000 cases made. (11/15/21)"

89 points Wine & Spirits: "[$18 list] A soft and creamy Carneros chardonnay, this wine’s yeastiness “has the scent of an IPA,” said Berkshire chef Amy Loveless. That yeasty character gives it an earthy, mushroom-broth richness, balanced by enough acidity to take on braised rabbit. (Oct 2021)"

Producer notes: "The wine shows a beautiful seductive aroma of Meyer lemon, English thyme and ginger. The wine is vibrant and lively on the pallet, dancing between lemon, pear, custard and tarragon. There is a beautiful balance between the slight richness and inviting mouthfeel of the texture and the nice freshness of the finish. This is a complex wine that is not dominated by alcohol, oak or sugar, instead is integrated with all elements to bring great joy!"