2021 Tiratore Chardonnay
tiratore Italian (ti-ra-tó-re) hunter/marksman
When planting these vines, old, spent bullets were found in almost every hole dug on the slope of la collina; we imagine this area was used for many years as a firing range for target practice.
Single vineyard Chardonnay from vines originally planted in 2001 on the lower slopes, terraces and flat, old riverbed of la collina vineyard.
It has always been our plan to produce a flagship Chardonnay from the la collina vineyard, reflecting the variety and the vineyard site rather than the winemaking.
Erin Larkin
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
"The 2021 Tiratore Chardonnay is powerful and concentrated, but it is also superbly balanced. This is rich and dense and undulates over the palate with salt and richness....kaleidoscopic, really. There's curry leaf, yellow peach, saffron, grapefruit, preserved citrus rind and even a hint of warm sourdough crust. It's a ripper of a wine. There's a really long draw of flavour across the palate. This is most important."
November 28, 2023
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