Roar Wines Chardonnay Sierra Mar Vineyard 2016

93 pts Vinous

Brilliant straw-yellow. Aromas of poached pear and nectarine are complicated by orange zest, toasty lees and floral nuances. Sappy and broad on the palate, offering ripe citrus and orchard fruit, sweet butter and honeysuckle flavors that pick up a spicy flourish on the back half. Hints of anise and ginger emerge on a very long, plush, smoky finish that echoes the floral and citrus fruit notes.

92+ pts Wine Advocate

The 2016 Chardonnay Sierra Mar is beautifully scented of honey drizzled peaches, key lime pie and pink grapefruit with touches of coriander seed, wet slate and fresh ginger. Full-bodied and full-on seductive in the mouth, the generously fruited palate has a refreshing line to balance plus a gorgeous creaminess texturing the long finish.

Wine Spectator

Fresh acidity supports the white fruit flavors and coconut cream accents, with pastry and buttery notes on the finish. Drink now through 2021.