2024 Love & Terroir "Melville Vineyard" Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, California

If you’re looking for a Chablis-style Chardonnay with precision, tension, and no heaviness, this is it.

2024 Chardonnay — "Melville Vineyard", Sta. Rita Hills

Cool-climate Chardonnay from a wind-exposed Santa Barbara County site. Fermented and aged in neutral French oak with no malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity and site expression.

High acid | Medium body | Dry

Linear, mineral-driven, and structured with citrus, orchard fruit, and a clean, focused finish.

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast

"Aromas of baked apricots and salted nuts draw the nose into this bottling. The palate is bold and quick thick, especially given the lower alcohol, offering rich pear flavors with tart apple and lemon spray elements." - Matt Kettmann

Limited production. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.