Enfield Wine Co. 'Citrine' Chardonnay 2023

Wine Type: White
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Appellation: California (multi-site blend)
Country: United States
Region: California – Sierra Foothills, Sonoma, Napa
Producer: Enfield Wine Co.
Winemaker: John Lockwood
Vineyard: Sourced from cool-climate, rocky sites across California
Soil: Granite, volcanic, alluvial
Farming: Organic (practicing), hand-harvested
Alcohol: 12.5%
Fermentation: Native yeasts, barrel fermented in neutral French oak, aged on lees, minimal sulfur

Tasting Note:
The 2023 Citrine is Enfield’s benchmark Chardonnay—bright, stony, and precise. Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and white flowers lead into a palate alive with citrus, orchard fruit, and a touch of saline minerality. Lees aging adds gentle texture without weighing it down, while bracing acidity keeps everything laser-focused. Clean, energetic, and quietly complex, this is a versatile Chardonnay that balances California fruit with Old World restraint. Pair with oysters, roast chicken, sushi, or fresh goat cheese.

About the Producer:
Enfield Wine Co. is the project of John Lockwood, one of California’s most thoughtful and meticulous winemakers. A self-taught craftsman who honed his skills with Failla and Littorai, Lockwood founded Enfield to champion site-driven, honest wines that prize balance over power. His Chardonnay program—especially Citrine—has become a calling card, showing that California whites can be lean, mineral, and terroir-expressive. By sourcing fruit from organically farmed vineyards and working with a gentle hand in the cellar, Enfield produces wines that are both soulful and refreshingly drinkable.