94 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

"The 2019 Chardonnay Cuvée d'Inspiration is fabulous. Bright and punchy, with terrific depth, the 2019 sizzles with energy. The blend of John Sebastiano, Spear and Zotovich works so well here. Lemon peel, mint, white flowers and crushed rocks are all beautifully delineated in a Chardonnay that is all about tension. Bright saline notes extend the clean, precise finish." -Antonio Galloni

SAMsARA's Chardonnay from Zotovich Vineyard is a bright, zesty, mineral-rich example of Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay. The nose bursts with fruit - kiwi, key lime, and grapefruit and has a wonderful sea spray quality. On the palate this wine is textural, with racy acidity that rounds out on the finish like a bite of key lime pie; it starts with tart fruit and finishes with a soft creaminess. Every year we find that Chardonnay from Zotovich Vineyard is the most Chablis-like bottling we produce.