This liquid gold Addax Chardonnay AK (Owner’s Reserve) 2019 is ULTRA Big & Buttery yet simultaneously gloriously refreshing thanks to the overall balance of bright fruit. Enchanting notes of vanilla cream (from the new French oak barrel) and Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the palate intertwined with ripe peaches, pineapple, minerals, lemon oil, and honeysuckle on the memorable finish. This ultra-impressive new Chardonnay is 100% unfiltered and aged in new French Oak with indigenous wild yeast for 19 months. The result is a powerhouse effort that combines the age-ability of a noteworthy “grand cru” Burgundy with the full throttle Russian River fruit California collectors will adore. Aging potential for 5-7 years, peaking around 2026 in our estimate. Bravo.