X Novo Omni Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 (750ML)

94 Points, Erin Brooks, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Matured for 18 months in 50% new French oak, the 2021 Chardonnay X Omni Vineyard has detailed aromas of quince, white peach, spring honey, cereal and almonds. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated without weight, its pure, floral flavors delivered in a cloud-like, silky texture. It’s balanced by bright acidity and has a long, elegant finish. 2,760 bottles were made." 12/25

93 Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: "The 2021 Chardonnay X Omni Vineyard is a pale yellow/straw hue and is ripe with notes of melon, wet stone, lemon sherbet, and fresh linen. In the cellar, it saw 18 months in 50% new French oak. The palate has a good amount of intensity and a light touch of sweet, white peachy fruit. It’s an approachable white, with bright acidity shining on the finish, along with a savory, bitter lime pith note. Drink 2025-2032. The fruit for this wine was picked a month earlier than it wasfor the 2022. 230 cases were produced." 08/25

96 Points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter: "We're not in a rush and don't bottle everything, says Craig, We have very high expectations, 60-70% new French oak with complete malolactic fermentation. It shows subtly on the aromatics, with notes of sweet vanilla and a touch of lemon drop candy. The fruit is soaring with a wildly balanced note of toasted almond and hazelnuts, there's an electric undercurrent that buoys a ripe fruit density, it's not dense, it's balanced, but undoubtedly ripe pineapple and mango. The finish is zesty and mineral with sterling salinity." 04/25

93 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous: "The 2021 Chardonnay X Omni Vineyard is wonderfully vibrant, showing freshly sliced green apple and nectarine with lemon oil and the slightest whiff of confectionary spice. It opens with a pretty inner sweetness, contrasted by zesty acidity and sour citrus as ripe orchard fruits cascade throughout. This leaves a citrusy concentration, tapering off long and full of tension, gently tannic and with hints of almond custard. There’s a lovely integration of the 50% new oak here. I love the balance of richness and tautness." 05/24