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A small-batch production of just 20 cases and 5 bottles, this wine was aged for 16 months in neutral oak, filtered, and estate bottled. It’s bracing and focused on the palate, showing lifted citrus peel and baking spice notes with subtle hints of tropical fruit. Medium-bodied with a lengthy, warming spice finish, it’s beautifully balanced and fresh, maintaining focus even with its broad fruit character. Excellent work by father and son duo Dan and Blake McLaughlin. Robert Clay Vineyards released its first official vintage in 2015 after farming a local vineyard since 2012 and honing their craft through home winemaking in Mason, Texas.
This 2023 vintage was aged for 11 months in neutral oak, unfiltered, and estate bottled, with just 22 cases made. The wine is incredibly coiled and tense, showing subtle citrus notes of lemon and lime alongside white flowers and crushed Marcona almonds. The finish is long and saline, marked by a sharp mineral streak. Super crisp and tightly wound, it’s the kind of wine that demands food—think Alfredo, cacio e pepe, carbonara, or aged hard cheeses.
A small-batch production of just 69 cases—three barrels total—this wine was aged for 14 months in neutral oak, unfiltered, and estate bottled. It’s a dynamic white with a slightly richer expression than the laser-focused 2023 vintage, showing broader mid-palate appeal with riper orchard fruit taking the place of citrus. Bright wildflower notes and subtle baking spice add complexity. Exceptionally detailed for a Texas-grown Chardonnay, crafted by some of the most meticulous winemakers in the state—these guys literally analyze cluster by cluster and pick off berries they don’t want, and you can taste the precision.

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A small-batch production of just 20 cases and 5 bottles, this wine was aged for 16 months in neutral oak, filtered, and estate bottled. It’s bracing and focused on the palate, showing lifted citrus peel and baking spice notes with subtle hints of tropical fruit. Medium-bodied with a lengthy, warming spice finish, it’s beautifully balanced and fresh, maintaining focus even with its broad fruit character. Excellent work by father and son duo Dan and Blake McLaughlin. Robert Clay Vineyards released its first official vintage in 2015 after farming a local vineyard since 2012 and honing their craft through home winemaking in Mason, Texas.
This 2023 vintage was aged for 11 months in neutral oak, unfiltered, and estate bottled, with just 22 cases made. The wine is incredibly coiled and tense, showing subtle citrus notes of lemon and lime alongside white flowers and crushed Marcona almonds. The finish is long and saline, marked by a sharp mineral streak. Super crisp and tightly wound, it’s the kind of wine that demands food—think Alfredo, cacio e pepe, carbonara, or aged hard cheeses.
A small-batch production of just 69 cases—three barrels total—this wine was aged for 14 months in neutral oak, unfiltered, and estate bottled. It’s a dynamic white with a slightly richer expression than the laser-focused 2023 vintage, showing broader mid-palate appeal with riper orchard fruit taking the place of citrus. Bright wildflower notes and subtle baking spice add complexity. Exceptionally detailed for a Texas-grown Chardonnay, crafted by some of the most meticulous winemakers in the state—these guys literally analyze cluster by cluster and pick off berries they don’t want, and you can taste the precision.

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