Mayacamas Vineyards Chardonnay 2022

From dry-farmed vines perched high on Mount Veeder, this 2022 Chardonnay shows the hallmarks of Mayacamas’ enduring style—cool, slow ripening; no malolactic fermentation; and élevage in large, neutral casks. It’s a wine of clarity and backbone, more aligned with old-school white Burgundy than modern Napa plush. Aromatically, it leans into lemon pith, chamomile, green almond and crushed shell. The palate is linear and tensile, with bright acid, subtle lees texture, and a faintly bitter citrus oil finish that keeps things firmly in check. Built to age, but already compelling in its austerity.