Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"With Diatom, Winemaker Greg Brewer seeks to capture Chardonnay in its most pure and unadulterated state. Diatom is named for diatomaceous earth, which is a plankton fossil found in the oceanic landscape of Santa Barbara County.
Aroma: Lemon, Citrus Blossom, Wet Sand
Flavor: Saline, White Peach
Texture: Precise, Balanced"
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay (clones 4, 17, 72, and Mount Eden)
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Vineyard: Mission Hills Vineyard
Farming Practices: Certified sustainable and organic
Winemaker: Greg Brewer
93 Points, "Smart Buys", #18 on "Top 100 Wines of 2025" - Wine Spectator
"This white’s sleek mix of ripe pear, ginger and pomelo flavors show striking restraint, coiled around a mouthwatering thread of acidity. Details of lime zest, white peppercorn and dried tarragon linger, along with a whiff of sea spray. Drink now. 20,000 cases made." -MW, 11/30/25
93 Points - Vinous
"The 2024 Chardonnay is, yet again, a gorgeous, singular wine with so much regional identity and soul, especially at its ridiculously low price point. There's fabulous weight and density here, eschewing varietal signature in favor of floral lift, creamy, oily yet weightless textures, and a long, salt-lick of a finish. This is such an impressively high-quality wine at this scale of production (40,000 cases)." -BN, Aug/2025
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Oyster shell, honeydew rind, lime candy and grass aromas make for a complex, zesty nose on this bottling. The palate is zippy and grassy as well, almost like a Sauv Blanc, showing brisk lime zest flavors." -MK, 11/1/25
90 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2024 Chardonnay opens with a textbook bouquet of green orchard fruits, sea spray and spice-driven undertones, accompanied by a honeyed backdrop. The palate is supple, polished and lifted by a high-toned, cleansing quality that carries through the straightforward, saline-tinged finish." -ML, 11/6/25
