"The 2022 Chardonnay Fosil hails from Zuccardi’s San Pablo Vineyard in the Uco Valley. It was aged in 75% concrete vats, with the remainder going into used French oak barrels. In the glass, it’s yellow with a greenish sheen. The complex aromas range from green apple peel to chamomile, lime, and mountain herbs such as huacatay, with a pastry backdrop adding further depth. On the palate, it’s lean and dry with a chalky texture and refreshingly tart acidity. The vibrant character is a showcase for the terroir with its austere, herbal notes. Better to keep it for another couple of years to let it truly come into its own." -Vinous
Decanter
D96
"Pure and mineral nose with limey citrus and a hint of white almond. Quite transparent on the palate with an elegant but zingy mouthfeel. Transparent, but it also has lots of stamina and verve. 25% fermented in old 500 liter barrels. Drink now or hold."
Wine Spectator
WS91
"Fresh and clean, with flint and floral accents to the pear, citrus and apple core, and plenty of acidity lifting the flavors onto the finish where a hint of epazote chimes in."
Wine Enthusiast
WE94
"This white comes from cool-climate vineyards at 4,590 feet in San Pablo, Uco Valley. Wonderful acidity and a mineral texture run the show. The nose is austere, featuring light herbal aromas. It has delicate flavors of linden leaves, grapefruit and lime. A sturdy frame suggests a long life."
