WE9292 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/1/2023
Hints of almonds and savory herbs in the aroma accompany Bosc pears and vanilla on the palate as this handsome, toasty wine balances fruitiness and an oak-aged spiciness for a complex and complete expression. Best through 2028. (Jim Gordon)
JD9090 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 7/21/2023
Ripe and generous, the 2021 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast pours a shimmery golden hue and delivers honeysuckle, candied lemon, and ripe green apple aromas. This rounded, full-bodied white is approachable with ripe melon, frangipane, and baking spice. It offers a good balance between richness and freshness and is perfect for youthful drinking. A lot of wine for the price, the consistency La Crema achieves at this scale is genuinely impressive, with 672,000 bottles produced. (Audrey Frick)
SP8888 pts. - Wine Spectator - Jul 31, 2023
Boasts concentrated pear, apple and citrus notes that are smooth and spicy, with vanilla bean and crème brûlée accents on the finish. Drink now. 100,000 cases made. (MaryAnn Worobiec)
