2023 Estate Chardonnay
Regular price $32.00
Unit price per
Distinctive, Vibrant, and Age-Worthy Chardonnay Wine
The award-winning 2023 Estate Chardonnay from Westcott Vineyards is an extraordinary expression of resilience and craftsmanship. The 2023 vintage proved exceptional for classic cool-climate Chardonnays, and this wine is no exception—showing remarkable precision, energy, and depth.
Tasting Notes
Barrel fermented with wild yeast and natural malolactic fermentation, this Chardonnay wine is defined by its sharp, bright acidity and structured minerality. The palate presents a linear and focused profile, offering delicate hints of citrus zest, crisp green apple, and subtle toasty undertones. Unlike fruit-forward styles, this vintage showcases pure, unfiltered elegance with a refined, hyper-real clarity.
Winemaking Details
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Barrel fermented, maintaining a rich yet structured mouthfeel.
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Naturally occurring malolactic fermentation, adding texture and depth.
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Turbid and unfiltered approach, delivering enhanced complexity.
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Aged for optimal aging potential, best enjoyed 2025–2029.
Food Pairing Suggestions for Our Estate Chardonnay Wine
The crisp acidity and focused minerality of this Chardonnay wine make it an excellent match for:
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Grilled halibut or seabass, complementing the wine’s bright structure.
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Buttery lobster or crab, enhancing the wine’s refined texture.
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Aged gouda or nutty alpine cheeses, balancing its sharpness.
Experience the 2023 Estate Chardonnay, a true testament to Westcott’s dedication to quality winemaking, available exclusively at the winery.
93 Points
Rick Van Sickle, wines in Niagara
"The fruit comes from both estate vineyards — the Westcott Home Farm and Butlers’ Grant. The grapes are hand-picked, whole bunch pressed, wild fermented and then aged in French oak for 10 months. I’m finding the Niagara Chards from 2023 to be more robust and giving in their youth and that is on display here in spades with the estate wine and single block Chard reviewed below. The nose shows ripe pear and yellow apples in an opulent style balanced by citrus zest and saline with butterscotch, toasty vanilla and spice. It has a creamy, buttery texture on the palate with baked pear, apple crumble, toasted almonds, lemon tart, baking spices and a luxurious finish. It’s rocking right now and there’s really no need to cellar more than a couple of years."
