Rivers-Marie Chardonnay Purrington Rued Vineyard '23

This single-vineyard Chardonnay from Rivers-Marie shines with a radiant pale gold color. The aromatic profile is tightly wound and complex, offering layers of lemon zest, yellow apple, wet flint, and a subtle note of jasmine. On the palate, it is tense and racy, with a laser beam of acidity that cuts through a textured, mid-weight body. Flavors of green pear, preserved lemon, and chalky minerality unfold with impressive focus and length. Fermented and aged in neutral French oak, this wine is made to emphasize purity, tension, and the distinct character of the Purrington Rued vineyard. Earning 93 points for its stunning minerality and drive, it is a perfect match for raw bar offerings, particularly oysters and ceviche, or simply prepared white fish.