Nestled in the north-west corner of Edna Valley, Niner Estates’ Jespersen Ranch lies three miles from the Pacific Ocean. Morning fog and afternoon breezes help preserve the grapes’ acidity; dry weather in 2013 brought a great, ripe, early harvest. Grapes were fermented in French oak barrels (one-third new) with full malolactic and monthly stirring of the lees, resulting in a rich, long-finishing Chardonnay. 90 points Wine Enthusiast.