Russian River Valley

Vintage Notes

No question about it, 2023 is a vintage for the decade. Cooler spring temperatures delayed bud break with verasion arriving as late as August in some vineyard sites. This shifted harvest later into the fall, requiring even more meticulous farming practices. While this made for a more challenging year, the prolonged growing season allowed for deep and complex flavors to develop. We can’t believe we’re saying this…2023 may best the incredible vintages of 2021 and 2022.

Winemaker Notes

“The 2023 Russian River Valley Chardonnay comes bounding out with eager to please notes of ripe yellow apples and apricots, plus suggestions of Marcona almonds and baking bread. The medium to full-bodied palate is silky and soft-spoken with soft acidity and a savory finish.”
– 93pts, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Palate