Reviews

96 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent

The 2022 Chardonnay Trenton Roadhouse is a little shy to start off, then zooms out with energetic notes of fresh green apples, just-ripe pears, and peach skins followed by hints of allspice, candle wax, and ginger tea. The medium to full-bodied palate opens with a quiet intensity that builds on the palate, with beautifully knit acidity and a creamy texture, finishing long and chalky. This is beautiful!

95 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2022 Chardonnay Trenton Roadhouse is powerful yet restrained at the same time. Lifted floral notes, crushed rocks, mint, sage, dried herbs, tangerine peel and slate open over time. In the glass, the 2022 is a Chardonnay of notable finesse. I especially admire the energy here. Give this time to unwind.

96 points
James Suckling

A very subtle and refined Kistler with sliced cooked apples, pie crust and light caramel with peach pie undertones. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a complex flavor profile at the end. Already approachable, but will be better in a year or two.

97 points
Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck

The 2022 Chardonnay Trenton Roadhouse is a touch riper yellow but youthful color. A beguiling wine, it moves continuously on the nose with notes of fresh pineapple, yellow flowers, piney herbs, fresh flowers, and candied citrus. Medium to full-bodied and long on the palate, with great finesse and concentration as well as a long spine of acidity through the finish, it offers a wide drinking window over the coming 10 years. 11,375 bottles were produced.

94 points
Erin Brooks, The Wine Advocate

The 2022 Chardonnay Trenton Roadhouse is luxurious for its detail and delicacy. Its aromas bloom dramatically from matchstick and toast to wafts of apricot, jasmine and panna cotta. It offers a seamless balance of textural creaminess and taut acidity, and it has a long, perfumed finish.