“From a stellar site hidden within the appellation…” – Wine Enthusiast

What spy or Operative does not get their ears perked up for the hidden? This. THIS is the kind of soul-stimulating Chardonnay your Agents will drink with utter joy-filled abandon. Any time, any place.

Iconic describes it as “near perfection in our mind of what Chardonnay can be.” Wine Enthusiast agrees too because they were the ones who brought this wine to our attention originally back in ‘22 by giving the ‘17 vintage a healthy 95 points. This ‘21 remains unreviewed – and that’s a good thing!

Oh, and we knocked the price down by 51%, from $55 to a much friendlier $27. Overdelivering on all fronts, that’s for sure. But with only four barrels made and barely enough to share with you for an offer, the clock is ticking!

This was made by a little-known rockstar of a winemaker, namely Birk O’Halloran. He teamed up with Karl Antle with one goal in mind - making the best wines possible. They’re living up to that claim, and it perfectly expresses why Chardonnay is the favorite grape for many winemakers. With the right imprint, it turns downright sophisticated, flashy, sexy, and irresistible.

Sourced from Michael Mara Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap. Who else sources fruit from this special site? Matthiasson for one, who actually owns and farms this tiny 4-acre site, making his own most highly regarded Chardonnay. And Broc Cellars too, another hugely popular boutique producer among the somms and ‘nerdy’ wine geeks out there. Good company to be in.

This Chardonnay is their best effort. It has strength, style, and feminine sophistication. Pure as a crystal clear spring’s water and just as refreshing. Revitalizing? Yes. Invigorating? You bet.

So much going on here - candied lemon peel and honeysuckle, just ripe pears… It’s crisp and zesty but has serious weight and a creamy mouthfeel. Dare we say, it’s got the B word (Burgundian) written all over it, with intensity and richness layered in for good measure by the famously generous California sunshine. Long and complex, it’s assuredly world-class, eager to enrich your favorite seafood or shellfish recipes, or a simple weekday Risotto alla Milanese with peas.

If you’re remotely interested in what Chardonnay can truly be, you need this in your life. With that score and this price, it just won’t last.