August 15, 2023 - Awesome Cali Chard. A wine that just gets better and better with age.
December 24, 2020 - A little too much acid for my taste. Never quite balanced out. Mouthfeel didn't quite deliver either. But definitely very alive, and improved with food.
March 18, 2020 - High acid, really high. Definitely lean, but fattens up with some air. The oak usage definitely becomes more apparent over time. Really delicious wine.
March 14, 2018 - This light yet complex Chardonnay is drinking well right now. While clearly on the leaner end of the spectrum, this wine delivers considerable power and grace. Light yellow, almost silver, in color; light in body; nose of lemon peel, wet rock, and ocean air. Tastes of green apple, grapefruit, saline, and minerals, with a light and lingering finish that carries a hint of vanilla bean. 13% alcohol. This softened after an hour of air. Drink in next year or so.
This provides a depth that is rarely seen in this style, while avoiding the faults that typically are (e.g., too tart, too simple). To my surprise, this wine was edged out by a 2014 Chanin Chardonnay Bien Nacido Chardonnay, which had a creamier mouthfeel while offering just as much intensity and complexity. That said, fans of Oregon Chardonnay or Rhys whites should give the Tyler (or the Chanin) a try.
September 6, 2017 - Outstanding effort from Justin at Tyler. Ethereal juice with bright citrus elements but not obtrusive or overpowering. Austere at first but also elegant in entry. Starts to show with some time in glass and on the palate. Mineral notes play across the palate. Lovely Chardonnay.
March 21, 2017 - Very bright and lively. Initially driven by citrus and lemon zest. Significant acidity to keep this amped up. It benefitted from air and time in the glass as it rounded out a bit as it warmed. Clear quality in the glass and has ample life ahead.