2023 Wayfarer The Estate Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview

95 points Wine Advocate

"From grapes harvested on September 25 and October 16, the 2023 Chardonnay The Estate is gorgeous! “Typically, you don’t talk about structure in Chardonnay, but with Wayfarer you do,” says winemaker Todd Kohn. “You have structure and salinity, and they age just as well as the Pinot Noirs.” At this early stage, it demands vigorous aerating to reveal scents of quince, peach, poached pears, panna cotta and floral perfume on the nose. The full-bodied palate is expansive and perfumed with a luxurious, satiny texture. It’s balanced by vibrant, shimmery acidity and has a tremendously long finish. It evolves dramatically in the glass and will be very long lived in the cellar. 1,224 cases were made."

-Erin Brooks Aug 07, 2025

• Country: USA
• State: California
• Appellation: Fort Ross-Seaview AVA
• Producer: Wayfarer Vineyard
• Product: The Estate Chardonnay
• Size: 750 ml
• Varietal: Chardonnay
• Wine Type: White Wine