Five MacRostie wines have been recommended by Tom Capo in the June/July 2024 issue of Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide.

Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide

June/July 2024

Tom Capo

2022 Nightwing Vineyard Chardonnay – 94 Points: Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style

“There’s a pleasing freshness and zip to this lighter-bodied Chardon­nay. The nose shows tropical fruit aromas from papaya to pineapple, with a kiss of lemon zest. On the palate, juicy pear and apple fruit dominate, with a lovely orange blossom note and a wash of vibrant acidity.”

2020 Blanc de Blancs – 93 Points: Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style

“This sparkler is a marvel­ous homage to Blanc de Blanc Champagne. Classic biscuit and toasty brioche aromas from 30 months of lees aging mingle with green apple, tangerine and honeysuckle on the nose. The palate is broad and creamy but bolstered by a razor-sharp lemon-lime acidity.”

2022 Mirabelle Vineyard Chardonnay – 93 Points: Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style

“Sunshine in a glass. The nose of this immaculately balanced Char­donnay incorporates aromas of crème brûlée, hon­eysuckle and pineapple. The palate is equally bright, with a tropical personality showing zesty citrus and ripe pear flavors. A textural finish brings loads of spice and zippy acid.”

2022 Olivet Lane Chardonnay – 92 Points: Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style

“This lively Chardon­nay displays pithy tangerine and bright pear aromas on the nose. The palate shows vanilla and crème brûlée flavors from the barrel regimen, but juicy acidity drives the fruit forward towards a long and lemon-scented finish.”

2022 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay – 92 Points: Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style

“The nose of this wine comes alive with a gentle swirl, slowly giving off aromas of fresh apple, pie crust and river rock. The palate shows a very gentle touch with the oak, feeling more fresh and lively than rich or weighty. There’s subtlety here that will pair nicely with oys­ters or other raw shellfish.”

The 2023 vintage of MacRostie Chardonnay is already making waves. In the November 2025 issue of The Tasting Panel, critic Michael Franz recommended four standout bottlings, each earning high scores and thoughtful praise. From the vibrant Stubbs Vineyard to the richly styled Mirabelle, these wines shine a spotlight on the depth and versatility of MacRostie’s Chardonnay craft.

The Tasting Panel Magazine
November 2025
Michael Franz

2023 MacRostie Stubbs Vineyard Chardonnay Petaluma Gap – 97 Points
“The cool, extended 2023 growing season was very effectively utilized in the growing and vinifying of this wine, which offers expressive and fully satisfying aromas and flavors but is most remarkable for its bright clarity and linear energy. In its way, it brings Puligny-Montrachet to mind and is terrific now but destined for a decade of positive development.”

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2023 MacRostie Mirabelle Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley – 95 Points
“This producer’s mastery with Chardonnay is proved by the roaring success of this wine, which is utterly different from the Stubbs Vineyard 2023. Entirely seductive with its tropical fruit and mandarin orange aromas and flavors braced by more assertive, spicy and toasty oak than in the Stubbs, both have remarkably long, pure, symmetrical finishes.”

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2023 MacRostie Russian River Valley Chardonnay – 93 Points
“By comparison to this producer’s excellent Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, this shows a bit more weight and a bit more wood influence to match. Light floral aromas lead to a medium-bodied profile with classic orchard fruit notes at its core, edged with citrus-like acidity.”

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2023 MacRostie Sonoma Coast Chardonnay – 92 Points
“A Chardonnay that stand out on ground of impeccably pure fruit, this shows just enough spice and a faint hint of barrel toast to keep it on the right side of the line separating ‘pure’ from ‘simple’. With fruit notes recalling ripe peaches with a touch of tropical fruit akin to pineapple, this is delicious in a straightforward style.”

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Meridith May recommended three MacRostie wines for The Tasting Panel.

The Tasting Panel Magazine
 July/August 2025
 Meridith May

2022 MacRostie Olivet Lane Pinot Noir Russian River Valley – 95 Points
“Sweet tobacco and soil meld with a perfume of dried roses and basil. The palate is opulent – with a dash of salinity marking pomegranate and candied applies – and the mouthfeel is sleek, revealing a dollop of raspberry jelly on the finish.”

2022 MacRostie Gap’s Crown Pinot Noir Petaluma Gap – 94 Points
“Spiced mulberry goes juicy on entry with dried rose petals and red tea leaves. Black raspberry is accompanied by dusky notes of bramble and sweet earth.”

2024 MacRostie Rosé of Pinot Noir – 92 Points
“Delicate, bracing notes of Rainer cherry, watermelon, and lanolin add texture to slate and dried rose petal. A juicy wake-up call at mid-point reflects tension and verve.”