"Clean, zesty and citrus-driven, the nose of the 2022 Chardonnay is fresh with hints of oak and plenty of lemon skin and yellow apple. Medium-bodied and with 13% alcohol, the palate is fresh, food-friendly and expressive before ending with a zesty, mineral-driven finish. This little beauty was made with a mix of amphora and oak to bring out and balance dusty minerality with soft, oaky essences." -Anthony Mueller
Decanter
D93
"Notes of fresh spice combined with citrus. Subtle oak. Bright and crisp acidity keeps the palate super fresh. Berene Sauls’ new venture is well worth following. Hamilton Russell winemaker Emul Ross is making the wine here, the grapes sourced from La Vierge’s Babylon vineyard on the Ridge. Aged for five months with 77% in amphorae and 23% neutral wood."
Wine Spectator
WS91
"Crisp and appealing, with a lightly chalky texture carrying well-meshed flavors of ripe Gala apple, slivered almond, pickled ginger and stony mineral. Clean-cut finish, with a waft of white blossoms."
Wine Enthusiast
WE91
"This lively white hails from high-altitude vineyards in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, a cool climate region. It exhibits inviting green and citrus aromas and has an oily texture and energized acidity backing flavors of white peach and linden tea. Bright notes of lime run through the palate."
