Our 2022 vintage of Chardonnay from Dry Creek once again blends old-world with new-world sparkle... We aged in French oak with only partial ML fermentation. This created crisp fruit with a sensible acidity. The color is bright crystalline white. The legs and aromatics are medium bodied with a citrus harmony that once again make us think of the great burgundies, in this case Puligny-Montrachet.
I love what the Dijon clone does... with unctuous grapey-ness. There’s a wisp or two of white flowers, classic apple and pears and perhaps orange zest. The mouthfeel is textbook and coherent with everything to this point. The layers present various tones of fruits. Some of us pick up pineapple, orange creamsicle, and lemon meringue. The finish is persistent and brings out a hint of wet stone. honeysuckle and ethereal tropical notes. We made 98 cases. Balanced and ageable... A must with oysters and fresh grilled seafood.
A Chardonnay from Alexander Valley that blends old-world with new-world... Aged in new and used French oak to create a near perfect balance of fruit, texture, and acidity. Imagine a Chardonnay that was born in France. This white wine is rich and opulent.with aromatics of citrus chiffon with whisps of minerality and baked brioche. For wine drinkers that are looking to blow their minds with near perfection in a white wine from California... this is it... Only 132 cases made. Drink from 2024 to 2030. By the way, we only make Chardonnay every few years... when the timing is perfect and the potential spectacular.
April 24th at the Restaurant Charelston, where Chef Cindy Wolf and her staff will pair vintages of my wines with her food. Service is Michelin starred quality. Come join us! SOLD OUT... call to be put on waiting list.
A Chardonnay from Dry Creek that blends old-world with new-world... Aged in French oak to create a near perfect balance of fruit, texture, and acidity. Imagine a California Chardonnay that was born in France. An amazing white wine with aromatics of Meyer lemon chiffon with whisps of minerality. For wine drinkers that are looking to blow their minds with near perfection in a white wine... Before Covid, New York city Michelin-starred restaurants wanted it on their lists. Too bad for them because we don't make enough... Only 126 cases made. Drink from 2019 to 2027. By the way, we only make Chardonnay every few years... when the timing is perfect and the potential spectacular. SOLD OUT!!!
