2012 White Hill Chardonnay - MAGNUM

Sta. Rita Hills

92 points

"The 2012 Chardonnay White Hill is bright, focused and tightly wound. Lemon peel, crushed rocks, pear and smoke jump from the glass as the 2012 shows off its energetic personality. The style is focused and taut, especially with the style of the Sta. Rita Hills. Imagine a Chablis-like sense of energy with the depth and radiance of California. If that sounds like an appealing combination, well, it is! The 2012 was done mostly in neutral oak, with some of the wine seeing only stainless steel." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com, June 2014