Hapgood Chardonnay

2022 Sta. Rita Hills

$65

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citrus, apple, peach, floral, full-bodied, rich, minerality, saline

Hapgood speaks with quiet elegance, offering a slightly more linear and contemplative side of Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay. The winemaking stays intentionally transparent, allowing site, season and ocean-driven acidity to remain in focus. Citrus blossom, lemon curd, wet stone and delicate orchard fruit resolve into a clean, saline finish.

ACCLAIM

96 points

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com,

Aug 2024

94 points

Antonio Galloni, Vinous,

Aug 2024

93+ points

Matthew Luczy, Robert Parker Wine Advocate,

Oct 2024

Flavors

Citrus Blossom
Peach
Basil

Aromas

Floral
Jasmine
Lychee

Winemaking

Whole cluster pressed chardonnay. Only neutral barrels are employed. We don’t promote or prohibit malolactic fermentation, allowing wine to be in balance, bright and elegant. All of the wines are produced with the intention of aging and cellaring for at least 10 years and can easily be enjoyed after 15 years.

Vineyard

Hapgood Vineyard is located across the road from our Machado vineyard and is situated immediately next to the Acin parcel at the end of Hapgood Road. The 2012 vintage is a special vintage for us in that it marks the first release of our Hapgood single-vineyard offering.
In slightly richer soil, the vineyard is planted to the Mount Eden selection of chardonnay and multiple clones of pinot noir. The elevated clay loam content results in larger volume and a more dense palate expression.

SUSTAINABILITY

Certified California Sustainable Winery