Chardonnay 'Sandstone & Shale'
United States
California
2023

This Chardonnay appellation blend is sourced from two organically farmed vineyards on opposite sides of Anderson Valley. The Valenti Ranch Vineyard sits at 1,250-1,400 ft atop Greenwood Ridge, located six miles from the ocean. Its steep, northeast-facing hillside is set on a cool, sandy slope. Across the valley is Clow Ridge, a vineyard situated on benchland at approximately 1,000 ft, facing southwest. The soils in both vineyards consist of ancient oceanic sedimentary materials, including gravelly sandy loams, decomposed sandstone, and shale with varying levels of clay. The wine was fermented with native yeasts, 100% MLF, and aged for eleven months in neutral French oak foudre and barrique. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 13.2% abv.
SKU/Code:
DB5023-23
Product Line:
Wine
White
Varietal:
Chardonnay
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Chardonnay 'Sandstone & Shale' 2023
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Chardonnay
United States
California
Mendocino
Mendocino
Complex aromas of ripe pear, grapefruit, and a hint of coastal brine. The result is a wine that balances freshness with depth, offering a delightful combination of fruit, minerality, and savoury nuances.