Your Fall Release: Introducing the 2023 Vintage
The 2023 vintage unfolded at its own pace, giving the fruit an extended season to reach its full expression. The extra time in the vineyard paid off, allowing the wines to develop with an energy and balance that made the wait well worth it.
This release brings together six wines from some of our most treasured vineyard sites, each one offering a new interpretation of places that have become an important part of the Addax story. It's a familiar foundation, viewed through a new lens, where the character of these remarkable sites meets the distinct personality of the vintage.
Chardonnay
2023 Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay
Ripe Bosc pear and golden apple lead, layered with candied ginger, marzipan, and cool minerality. Full-bodied and satiny, the palate carries generous orchard fruit, toasted brioche, and savory depth, balanced by enough freshness to keep the wine composed. The finish is dry and persistent, returning to ginger and toasted almond.
97 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
2023 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay
Lemon curd, lime blossom, and passion fruit rise from the glass, followed by chalk, cool stone, and toasted cashew. Full-bodied and wonderfully creamy, the palate layers citrus and tropical fruit with a fresh line that keeps the wine lifted and focused. The finish is long and mouthwatering, leaving mineral clarity and a refined nutty note in its wake.
96 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
Pinot Noir
2023 Five Wells Vineyard Pinot Noir
Ripe raspberry and wild strawberry emerge, joined by rose petal, wild herbs, and subtle woodland notes. Plush and full-bodied, the palate delivers generous red-fruit layers over a supple texture, brightened by a liveliness that keeps the wine fresh and composed. The lengthy, fragrant finish carries floral details with a quiet savory echo.
95 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
2023 Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kirsch, black raspberry, and dried rose on the nose, with underbrush and Sichuan pepper adding savory lift. Generous and full-bodied, the palate moves through impactful red and black berries on a frame of silky tannins, while measured freshness keeps the wine precise. The finish is long and assured, leaving floral, peppery, and woodland notes behind.
96 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
Cabernet Sauvignon
2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackberry, black cherry, and dark plum lead, accented by espresso, graphite, and savory cedar. Full-bodied and rounded, the palate layers ripe black fruit, tobacco, and toasted spice over dusty, finely knit tannins. The wine narrows into a focused, lingering finish marked by cassis, mineral depth, and quiet persistence.
2023 Sage Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Black cherry, warm cassis, and black raspberry rise, accompanied by dried lavender, wild thyme, and crushed rock. Full-bodied yet lively and energetic, the palate delivers concentrated dark fruit over a firm tannin frame, with savory herbs and mineral tension carrying through the wine. The persistent finish balances mountain intensity with clarity and precision.
95 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW