Magnum - 2021 Chardonnay - Cuvée d'Inspiration, Sta. Rita Hills
92 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Balanced and fresh with a clean profile. Aromatics of kiwi and lychee, while the mid-palate reveals a subtle minerality. Very giving on the palate with creamy texture, citrus flavors, and a lemon meringue velvety texture. - Matt Brady, Winemaker
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | 100% Chardonnay |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Vineyard | 50% Zotovich Vineyard, 40% Gnesa Vineyard, 10% Kessler Haak Vineyard |
| Harvest Date | 09/10/2021 |
| Acid | 7.7 g/L |
| PH | 3.3 |
| Aging | 15 months in 100% neutral French oak |
| Fermentation | Native Yeast |
| Alcohol | 12.90% |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Bottling Date | 02/09/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 6 |
92 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"The 2021 Chardonnay Cuvée d'Inspiration is airy and light on its feet. There is a feeling of transparency here that is beguiling. Bright saline notes confer energy to the sculpted citrus, crushed rock and white pepper flavors. Vineyards sites are Gnesa, Spear and Zotovich. Give this a year or so to soften." -Antonio Galloni
91 points - Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast
"Lightly honeyed aromas are woven through lemon, light buttercream and macadamia nut on the nose of this bottling. The palate is brighter than the nose indicates, showing Meyer lemon and fresh mandarin wedge flavors, with the slightest hint of nut on the finish." -Matt Kettmann
