2012 Varner Home Block Chardonnay

Smoke, crushed rocks, minerals and graphite lead to tangerine, orange peel and crème brulee in the 2012 Chardonnay Home Block. Intriguing and beautifully nuanced, the 2012 stands out for its incredible complexity. Exotic, Riesling-like petrol notes linger on the close. The clay-rich soils in this parcel give the Home Block much of its breadth and voluptuous personality, but there is plenty of minerality, especially on the finish.” – 94 Antonio Galloni’s Vinous

“More backward, the 2012 Chardonnay Home Block Spring Ridge Vineyard (207 cases) reveals more tropical fruit notes, medium to full body, not the intensity and richness of the Amphitheater Block, but good acidity, a structured, earthy mouthfeel, and 5-7 years of drinkability.” – 91 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Winemakers: Jim & Bob Varner