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DecanterThe Summum Chardonnay from the Evening Land Seven Springs Estate is a thing of beauty. The aromatics of crushed slate, oyster shells and briny lemon peel offer an angularity that belies the wine's rich textured mouthfeel. The savoury elements continue to leap out at you, with briny notes of seafoam, salted lemon and brisk, piquant early-season nectarine flesh. The richness of the texture is consta
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James SucklingFull of energy and vibrancy, this expressive and layered chardonnay offers dried lemon, dried pineapple, spice, herb, lemon curd, seashell and umami character. The medium-bodied palate is smooth and finely textured, with gentle creaminess balanced by bright acidity and a lingering, minerally finish. So pure and delicious. Drink or hold.
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Wine EnthusiastThere has to be a language where œsummum” means œtotally worth it.” This majestic Chardonnay leads with a lemony magnolia aroma, then jabs with notes of toasted filberts, gunflint, butter and Golden Delicious apples. Vigorous acidity and a lithe texture accompany flavors like lemon curd, dragon fruit and lime zest. Extraordinary stuff. Editors™ Choice. "M.A.
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Wine SpectatorRichly detailed and dynamic, this white is effusive with apricot and pear flavors that are laced with stony mineral and lemon verbena tones as this finishes on a fragrant accent. 356 cases made. - TF
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Wine AdvocateMatured in 70% new, 500-liter Stockinger puncheons, the 2022 Chardonnay Summum has dramatically unfurling scents of matchstick, red apple, peach, roasted almonds and honey, becoming more expressive as it airs in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is brimming with concentrated, honeyed flavors. It™s balanced by fireworks of fresh acidity and has a very long, satiny finish. It™s a stunning iteratio
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Jeb DunnuckThe 2022 Chardonnay Summum exhibits the highest intensity in the range, with notes of white peach, fresh pineapple, powdery floral perfume, and smoky earth. It offers structured and full-bodied richness, with a bright spine of acidity and a chalky texture that never loses focus and clarity. Drink over the coming 12 years.
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VinousYouthfully intense, the 2022 Chardonnay Summum is distinctly savory yet wickedly fresh, with notes of nectarine, spring flowers and wet stone wafting from the glass. Concentrated and densely packed, this floods the palate with soothingly ripe orchard fruits and sweet spices, complicated by hints of lemon custard. The 2022 takes on a crunchy sensation through the finish, structured and long with a
