2022 Samuel Louis Smith Chardonnay, Spear Vineyard
"Lemon curd and lime flesh cut into the light toastiness on the nose of this botting from an organic vineyard in the heart of the appellation. The palate is very chalky in texture and extremely brisk in flavor, as a firmly grippy structure frames Meyer lemon, salted nectarine and brisk lime zest flavors." -Matt Kettmann, 95WE
Samuel Louis Smith is a micro-négociant based in Salinas, CA, focused on some of the coolest sites of the Central Coast. Mountainous terroir, organic viticulture, and minimal intervention in the cellar are tenets of the brand. SLS presents a compelling cross-section of the Central Coast, focusing on chardonnay, gamay noir, pinot noir, and cool-climate syrah from Santa Barbara, Monterey, and Santa Cruz. The brand embodies a neoclassical style where lower alcohol and higher acidity, stem inclusion in the reds, and native fermentations with little to no additions create wines of place and purity, aroma and structure.
94 Points, Wine Enthusiast
94 Points, Wine Enthusiast
