Perilune Chardonnay

2022 Santa Barbara County

$125

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lemon zest, blossom, peach, nectarine, lemon, spice, honey

Our Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay is an honest reflection of this cool, maritime appellation, drawn from the same coastal forces that define all of our work. The wine is driven rather than adorned, with citrus, orchard fruit, sea-spray minerality and a clean line of acidity that keeps the finish bright and precise.

ACCLAIM

95 points

MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator,

Jun 2025

Flavors

Lemon
Tropical Fruit
Orange Blossom

Aromas

Allspice
Ripe Peach
Honey

Winemaking

Comprised of a vast array of elevation, aspect and soil profile, Perilune is by far and away the most ambitiously complex of all our vineyards. From beach sand to botella clay, the rugged terrain and dramatic inclines offer a myriad of opportunities for dynamic fruit expression. Mindful clonal selection of equal parts Clone 17 and Wente and bespoke for each of the forty two unique blocks further amplifies the diversity of this parcel which has swiftly become the predominant core of our wines.

CRAFT

Whole cluster pressed Chardonnay. Only neutral barrels are employed during fermentation with no lees disturbance. Malolactic fermentation is neither encouraged nor inhibited, allowing wine to be in balance, bright and elegant.

CELLARING

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

Comprised of a vast array of elevation, aspect and soil profile, Perilune is by far and away the most ambitiously complex of all of our vineyards. From beach sand to botella clay, the rugged terrain and dramatic inclines offer a myriad of opportunities for dynamic fruit expression.
Mindful clonal selection bespoke for each of the forty two unique blocks further amplifies the diversity of this parcel which has swiftly become the predominant core of our wines.

SUSTAINABILITY

Certified California Sustainable Winery