Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'White Bones' Chardonnay 2023 V.E.S.A 'O' There's fabulous honeyed fruit ripeness

There's fabulous honeyed fruit ripeness

the sugars are present and create a candied fruit flavor

and an earthy texture

Two indigenous grapes from the region of Ioannina in the northwest of mainland Greece come together for a savory

Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'White Bones' Chardonnay 2023 V.E.S.A 'O' There's fabulous honeyed fruit ripenessDill, limes, green ginger and crushed stones on the nose. The palate is extreme, marked by intense mineral tension, pronounced salinity and a delicious severity that sets this wine apart from even the greatest chardonnays of the world. Incredibly fresh and mouthwatering. Spectacular. Drink or hold. 99 Pts James Suckling 98 Pts Tim Atkin 97 Pts Robert Parker