Haynes Vineyard Corazon Chardonnay 2022
(Coombsville, Napa Valley, California) - [JS 98] [VM 95] [WA 95] [WE 95]

About the Wine:
Haynes Vineyard Corazon Chardonnay 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay bottling from Coombsville in southern Napa Valley. Corazon represents the estate's most concentrated old-vine Chardonnay selection, combining layered fruit with freshness and structure.

Vineyard:
The historic site was planted in 1967 and 1968. Its Wente-selection Chardonnay grows on St. George rootstock in a mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial material and diatomaceous earth. Corazon draws from windswept, south-facing blocks, where thicker grape skins contribute concentration and phenolic texture.

Winemaking:
The 2022 Chardonnay program used native-yeast fermentation and approximately 21 months of maturation on the lees in large-format barrels, including Stockinger casks. No stirring or racking was used during this extended lees ageing. Alcohol: 13.0%, according to the vintage-specific importer sheet.

Tasting Profile:
Meyer lemon and grapefruit meet peach, apricot, marzipan and floral notes. The palate combines concentrated fruit, mineral character, bright acidity and a firm, refined textural grip.

Suggested Food Pairings:
Try with roast chicken, butter-poached lobster, seared scallops or creamy mushroom dishes.

Ratings & Reviews

98 Points – James Suckling:
"Polished and refined aromas of Meyer lemons, grapefruit, river stones, yellow apples, salted nuts, honeysuckle, beeswax and baking spices. The palate is tense and mineral-driven, with a lovely phenolic grip, striking acidity and a textural mouthfeel. There is so much early drinking appeal, but also good aging potential. Excellent. Drink or hold." – Ryan Montgomery (May 2025)

95 Points – Vinous Media:
"The 2022 Chardonnay Corazon is the most potent and layered of the Chardonnays. It emerges from windswept, south-facing blocks where exposure to strong winds results in berries with thick skins and notable concentration. Apricot, marzipan, sage and chamomile are some of the notes that fill out the layers. Readers will find an old-vine Chardonnay endowed with notable phenolic intensity and depth. (Drinking window: 2027–2034.)" – Antonio Galloni (Nov 2025)

95 Points – Wine Advocate:
"From vines planted in 1967 and yielding 2.5 to three tons per acre, the 2022 Chardonnay Corazon is richly stone-fruited, with peach and nectarine leading the way, accented by hints of honey, butter, custard and crème brûlée. It's medium- to full-bodied but still streamlined, bright and long, not overly heavy or rich, picking up bright pineapple notes on the lingering finish. (Drinking window: 2026–2035)" – Joe Czerwinski (Oct 2025)

95 Points – Wine Enthusiast:
"Vibrant aromatics burst from the glass leading into a juicy palate with texture and length. Lemongrass and grapefruit, guava and spiced mango, honeysuckle, sea salt, and a hint of lanolin make for a richly bright Chardonnay that hints at sweetness, but avoids it, pushes into tropical flavors while remaining earthy giving a balance of pleasure and tension." – Elaine Chukan Brown (Sep 2026)