Payne’s Rise Chardonnay 2022
- 95
- $35
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An intriguing nose, where the pendulum of balance swings between the tangy brightness of citrus — pink grapefruit, yuzu, preserved lemon — and the luxurious richness of crème fraîche, beurre fondu, vanilla slice, and a whisper of frangipani. The palate is textural, almost cuddly in its embrace; on the mid-palate, a stream of acidity flows gracefully, carrying notes of white nectarine and a cascade of citrus. Layered yet finely detailed, it lingers with enough persistence to leave you salivating for more.
