Macrostie - 2023 - Nightwing Vineyard Chardonnay - 750 ml.

Subregion: Petaluma Gap

MacRostie Nightwing Vineyard Chardonnay is a cool-climate expression from the Petaluma Gap subregion of Sonoma, crafted to showcase clarity of fruit and energetic acidity. Harvested from the Nightwing Vineyard, this Chardonnay delivers a focused profile: tropical top notes of papaya and pineapple transition into juicy pear and crisp apple on the palate, while lemon zest and orange blossom bring citrus lift and floral complexity. Oak is present but restrained, applied as subtle background spice and a light creamy texture rather than dominant toast. The wine’s bright acidity gives it a lively, food-friendly frame that keeps richness in check and makes it versatile with a range of dishes—grilled salmon, roasted chicken, crab cakes and creamy pastas come particularly recommended. Debuted in recent vintages and quickly earning critical recognition (including a 94-point note from a major tasting publication describing its aromatic clarity and vibrant acidity), this Nightwing Vineyard bottling epitomizes a modern, finely tuned Sonoma Chardonnay. It’s an excellent choice for drinkers who want a Chardonnay that reads cool-climate—fresh and energetic—yet has enough roundness and oak restraint to feel complete. Enjoy now for its brightness and floral fruit, or tuck a few bottles away for a few years to allow the texture to broaden and integrate further.