My first ever 100 point arrived today! Bethel Heights “The High Wire” Chardonnay 2023.
This one made the news this year as Decanter’s first 100 point score for an Oregon Chardonnay; Decanter’s only 100 point 2023 Chardonnay and the first wine (in over 4,000+) that Decanter’s North American Editor Clive Pursehouse has given a 100-point rating.
Excited to try it! A little concerned that it took five days to ship during a heat wave in Southern California. Most of the time it was in the 60s-low 70s, but yesterday reached 84 (and the ice pack wasn’t cold when it arrived today). Hoping it was harmed!
by Irishfootball21
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my first thought was “the 100 point scale is dumb AF and 20 years out of date” BUT i love your enthusiasm and I also love Bethel Heights. I’ve never tasted this cuvee from them but if any wine deserves 100 points (bleh) I’m willing to believe that they could make it. I really hope it survived travel (I’m sure its fine from what you posted) and that you enjoy the hell out of it. I need to learn to embrace peoples enthusiasm more than i indulge my pessimism 🙂 Enjoy the wine!
Who cares about points? Just enjoy the wine for what it is.
Bethel Heights is legit.
I just had the High Wire two weeks ago!
Although, I have to say, I actually enjoy their Casteel Chardonnay even more — and it is cheaper. Have you tried both?
I give 0 thought to the subjective and arbitrary point systems. But I hope the wine was good!
Such a great wine and winemaker
wonder how much they paid for those points
As a fellow Southern Californian, I think it is fine; as a fellow wine lover, hoping it is fine! Best of luck!