Luli Wines Luli Chardonnay 2023 750ml

Smashed lemon and herb make for a nose that is both rustic and pure on this bottling. The palate is salty and crisp, showing flavors of Meyer lemon peel and sliced apple that enliven the mouth.

From the Santa Lucia Highlands and raised in neutral oak, the 2023 Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands is light gold-hued and bright, clean, classy, and medium-bodied, perfect for drinking over the coming 2-4 years. Ripe citrus, dried herbs, a kiss of blanched almonds, and even a hint of minerality all emerge from the glass. It's balanced, has bright, integrated acidity, plenty of richness, and a great finish. It's more than worth its going rate.