Clay Creek Vineyards California Chardonnay 2022
94 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team
"Generous and opulent, the wine shows mango, pineapple, toasty oak and French vanilla characters on the nose, followed by a delectably expressed palate offering excellent weight and richly textured mouthfeel, making it gorgeously drinkable. At its best: now to 2027."
- Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit
“It took me a long time to try previous vintages of Clay Creek Chardonnay but I didn't mess about with the 2022. Quality is high throughout the region and wow this is a stunner! More than a match for the 94 Point 2021. Toasted hazelnut, ripe pear and baked biscuits. Stone fruit flavours in the mouth together with honeydew melon. A beautiful long finish. Again it's so balanced. Delicious!”
- 94 Points, Wine Direct Tasting Team
Beautifully integrated aromas of melon, ripe pear and vanilla, highlighted by delicate hints of white flowers. Bright and balanced, this full-bodied Chardonnay displays flavors of peach, honeydew melon, pineapple and crème brulée. The taste has a lovely, complex structure and good acidity, which leads to a rich, ripe juicy finish.
The Chardonnay grapes were carefully selected from diverse vineyards in California. The vineyards are blended from cool and warm climates to create complexity and layers of flavor.
ABV: 13.5%