2017 SADDLEBACK NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY Winery Notes 93 Points "Flaxen yellow in the glass. On the nose, the Chardonnay elicits aromas of butterscotch and ripe macintosh apple, hinting at the sweet vanilla that laces the palate on tasting. From the glass, first sip has a gentle approach, invoking further sweet/tart apple and citrus, balanced by a hint of slate to arrest any oakiness. Bright & crisp. Finishes silky, with a hint of caramelized sugar. Another Saddleback hallmark, its tight structure suggests the wine's excellent capabilities for aging."