Croix Estate 'Narrow Gauge' Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA 2022 Chateau de Camensac Dark blue and black fruit

Dark blue and black fruit

tangerine zest and herb aromas jump out of the glass

sappy cassis and wet earth and vanilla-tinged incense notes that slowly emerge

The 2020 Certezas is a lot more exotic than the 2019 I tasted next to it

with a super elegant mouthfeel and a very long finish

Croix Estate 'Narrow Gauge' Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA 2022 Chateau de Camensac Dark blue and black fruitThe nose of this wine offers aromas of fresh and baked apple, tangerine, honeysuckle and flaky pie crust. The palate is marvelously textured with all that fruit, plus a cinnamon and spice character that ebbs and flows for over a minute and half. Striking stuff. 94 Pts Wine Enthusiast