Mount Eden Chardonnay Reserve 2020

Mount Eden's 2020 Reserve Chardonnay bears the scars of a challenging vintage. Peach and pineapple open promisingly, but the wine turns hollow through the mid-palate before coiling into an austere, chewy finish. There's an underlying ashy bitterness that mars what could have been elegant fruit. A valiant effort given the season's obstacles, but lacks the depth and harmony this site typically delivers.