2023 Chardonnay Brain Teaser

A blend of 75% Chardonnay, 19% Roussanne and 6% Marsanne, the golden-hued 2023 Chardonnay Brain Teaser is a total knock-out. Explosively aromatic, it's laden with stone fruit, chamomile and white flowers. Ample body wraps the palate in a warm embrace, with Roussanne oiliness, Chardonnay creaminess and Marsanne spice perfectly lifted by generous freshness. This is shaping up to be a very special wine. 
- Billy Norris(08/2025)

Based on Chardonnay yet including 19% Roussanne and 6% Marsanne, all of which is resting in 63% new French oak, the 2023 Chardonnay Brain Teaser has a lighter gold hue, followed by a rocking nose of candied lemon zest, minty herbs, flowers, and subtle blanched almond nuances. With medium to full-bodied richness, a layered, rich, yet elegant mouthfeel, and juicy, lip-smacking finish, this beauty is going to shine right out of the gate yet also have a solid decade or more of longevity. (04/2025)

The 2023 Brain Teaser Chardonnay is composed of 75% Chardonnay, 19% Roussanne, and 6% Marsanne from the Sanford & Benedict, Stolpman, and Bien Nacido Vineyards. It was aged for 21 months in French oak, 63% new. It skips out of the glass with vibrant scents of grapefruit, fresh pears, and yellow apples, leading to suggestions of baking bread, orange blossoms, and lemon tart. The full-bodied palate has a decadently creamy texture with a racy backbone and lots of orchard fruit layers, finishing with a citrusy lift. 650 cases were made. (04/2026)

Stylish and supple, with an elegant, satiny touch to the flavors of Fuji apple, apricot, poached pear and guava. Accents of gardenia, white pepper and salted Marcona almond leave an impression alongside a touch of orange zest. Drink now through 2038. 650 cases made.
- MaryAnn Worobiec (07/2026)