Nicolas-Jay Spirit Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 (750ML)

94 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous: "The 2023 Chardonnay Spirit Hill wafts up with a beguiling bouquet of dusty sage, tarragon, stone dust and nectarine. Flinty green apple tones and crunchy minerals wash across the palate, all energized by juicy acidity. This wine is intensely fruity yet focused, tapering off with lemony concentration and supreme freshness." 07/25

96 Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: "A bright yellow/gold color, the 2023 Chardonnay Spirit Hills comes from volcanic soils in the Eola-Amity Hills and saw 40% new French oak for 13 months. Here the reduction bumps up a touch, with notes of white pepper and flinty lift that give way to green apples and salted lime. The palate has a more linear feel, with refreshing, ripe acidity, a floating, chalky texture, even length, and floating finish. Drink 2025-2037." 08/25

96 Points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter: "An opulent Chardonnay from the Spirit Hill site, an Argyle estate vineyard. Aromatics that are almost creamy and viscous with depth of lemon curd, honeyed apricot and deep florals. The palate is rich and ripe with juicy Meyer lemon pulp, the Eola-Amity Hills spice and minerality frames this beautifully full, fruit-driven Chardonnay wonderfully." 08/25