Professional Ratings

• 92 Decanter
  Ripe fruit flavours of crisp Pink Lady apple and lemon rind add a zesty bite to the finish. A subtle balance of density, supple fruit, and toasted oak works in tandem with a poignant backbone of acidity, suggesting the potential for harmonious evolution over the next few years.
• 92 Jeb Dunnuck

  Stone fruits, orange blossom, spicy wood, and savory, toasty nuances all define the bouquet of the 2023 Chardonnay Ashley's, which spent seven months in 37% new French oak. It's medium-bodied on the palate, with a broad, textured mouthfeel and nicely integrated acidity.

• 92 James Suckling
  A grand, traditional California version of reserve-style chardonnay. This boasts plenty of butter, toast and poached fruit flavors on a full body and a nicely viscous texture that leads to a lingering finish. Drink now or hold.
• 92 Vinous

  The 2023 Chardonnay Ashley's has a rich, leesy character that's nicely tempered by the cool vintage. It was fermented entirely in barrel, with 37% new French oak. Rich and rounded, it's a wine more of texture than aromatic expressiveness. Oak spice, mint and chamomile linger on the long, salty finale.

• 90 Wine Spectator
  There's an appealing firmness to the juicy notes of pear, melon and citrus, with a touch of toasted, salted almond and apple skin. There's plenty of freshness to admire, along with a touch of spices and floral grace notes.