Clean and focused on the nose, this bottling begins with tightly wound aromas of chalk and lemon rind, with delicate citrus blossom, apricot and pulverized sea-shell touches also arising. The palate is a bit more generous, with apricot glaze and white-blossom flavors, but that enveloping sea-shell component clings into the finish.

The 2019 Chardonnay Arroyo Vista is also legit, offering clean white peach and subtle tropical fruits as well as a medium-bodied, nicely balanced, lively style on the palate.