Carpe Diem Chardonnay (13.5%)

Carpe Diem Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California, made under winemaker Darrin Low. Grapes come from five estate vineyard sites planted with Dijon clones and heritage selections across the cool-climate corridor of Anderson Valley. Night harvesting preserves acidity and freshness, while fermentation is split between mostly neutral French oak barrels, 20% new, and closed-top stainless steel tanks. Wine Enthusiast awarded it 93 points. The wine shows ripe pear, lemon curd, roasted hazelnut, bread dough and honeydew melon on the nose. The palate is bright and fruit-forward, with crisp apple, white nectarine, grilled peach, vanilla and a measured touch of butter, alongside toasted oak and nutmeg. Crisp acidity keeps it balanced, and the finish is medium-long with clean minerality, a saline edge, baked apple and dry fruit.