Crossbarn Sonoma Coast Chardonnay (2019)

Clear with pale lemon hues, the wine bursts with aromas of fresh pear, citrus, and wet stone. Lifted notes of white peach, green apple, and white flower mingle with crisp acidity and chalky texture, leading to a long and juicy finish, capturing its Sonoma Coast origins.

Tasting Notes

93 Decanter
Precise nose with saltwater freshness and reductive smoke. The palate has defined acidity giving structure, while a light oak veneer gives toasted hazelnut and smokey richness to this complex, elegant wine. Youthful and taut, it will benefit from ageing but delicious now.

92 James Suckling
Warming aromas of lemon peel, white smoke and thyme. Medium-to full-bodied with driving minerality and presence. Layered and structured with balanced intensity. Flint.

90 Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from the incredibly talented team of Paul Hobbs under his Crossbarn label, the 2019 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast boasts a light gold hue as well as a racy, vibrant, medium-bodied style carrying lots of crushed citrus, lemon, and sappy herb-like aromas and flavors. Nicely balanced, it plays in the more vibrant, acid-driven side of the spectrum yet has a beautiful finish. It’s just a classic Sonoma Coast Chardonnay that will undoubtedly keep for at least 3-5 years.

90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Chardonnay is fresh and bright, offering aromas of green pears, baker's yeast, crushed stone and white blossoms. The palate is medium-bodied, silky and uplifted with crisp fruits and a mineral driven finish.

88 Wine Spectator
Crisp, with savory undercurrents to the green apple and grapefruit flavors, showing hints of slate on the zesty finish.