Now beginning to open up and show its true colours. Ripe plum aromas follow through to rich flavours, silky tannins and excellent length.

A highly sophisticated nose of dried floral notes, subtle spice hints and extract of sea water nuances gracefully give way to complex, serious and explosive medium full flavors that are at once generous yet focused as they etch themselves into the palate on the concentrated and driving finish. The old vines density really shows here and the minerality is almost aggressive. 89-92Pts Outstanding! Burghound

A creamy texture sets the stage for bread dough, lemon and floral notes in this lively Champagne, ending with a tangy citrus aftertaste. 87Pts Wine Spectator

The 2007 Catena Alta Chardonnay was sourced from one lot in the Adrianna Vineyard. It was barrel-fermented in 50% new French oak with native yeasts followed by 12-18 months in barrel with frequent batonnage. Light gold-colored, it has a superb nose of pain grille, baking spices, mineral, nutmeg, and tropical notes. Medium-bodied, elegant, and impeccably balanced, this complex Chardonnay will drink well for another 5-6 years if not longer. 93Pts eRobertParker.com