Magnum - 2018 Chardonnay - Zotovich Vineyard
94 points - Vinous
The 2018 Chardonnay - Zotovich Vineyard is crisp and electric on the palate. Acid-driven and citrus forward, Zotovich Vineyard is the leanest of our Chardonnay line-up and echoes the marine sedmient of the vineyard in it's crushed oystershell minerality. 100% neutral oak is used to preserve the fruit purity and showcase the exceptional terrior of the cool Sta. Rita Hills. -Lily Hays, Direct to Consumer Business Manager
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Varietal Composition | 100% chardonnay |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Vineyard | Zotovich Vineyard |
| Aging | 11 months in neutral French oak |
| Fermentation | Native Yeast |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Bottling Date | 04/14/2020 |
| Cases Produced | 5 |
94 points - Vinous
"The 2018 Chardonnay Zotovich Vineyard is the highlight in this range from SAMsARA. Crushed rocks, citrus, savory herbs and minerals give this effusive Chardonnay so much character. This is an especially taut style, but it works nicely." - Antonio Galloni
91 points - Jeb Dunnuck
"More white flowers, lemon sabayon, and salty, crushed rock-like notes emerge from the 2018 Chardonnay Zotovich Vineyard, another juicy, elegant Chardonnay from this estate. It's going to put on a touch of density and weight with a year or two of bottle age and keep through 2030." -Jeb Dunnuck
91 points - Wine Enthusiast
"Tangy lime, nectarine and a bit of gardenia show on the tightly woven nose of this bottling, the first grapes processed at the winery's new Goleta facility. There are focused citrus tones to the sip, from kumquat to lime and orange rind, with a penetrating, dominant acidity." -Matt Kettmann
