2023 Fort Ross Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, USA
Extreme Coastal Estate • Crystalline Purity • Oceanic Brilliance
$59
$48$48 MSRP / Only $24
A preview of the beautifully concentrated wine to come, the 2023 Fort Ross Chardonnay beams with a shimmering deep lemon hue that extends from core to rim in the glass. Aromas of ripe pear, lemon curd, toasted brioche, and a subtle burst of ripe stone fruit mingle with an edge of coastal salinity and notes of crushed stone. On the palate, this Chardonnay delivers unquestionable density and purity, with flavors of baked apple, grilled white peach, and honeycomb enhancing the mouthfeel. The bracing winds of the true Sonoma Coast and the chilled sea air preserve a noticeable vibrancy and freshness in this wine, adding layers of complexity and promising a long life in the bottle.– Fort Ross Vineyard
True Coastal Intensity • Estate Elegance • Saline Vibrancy
Lester and Linda Schwartz dared to plant this unforgiving ridge in 1994, establishing California's closest vineyard to the Pacific within the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA.
From elevations soaring to 1,700 feet, their estate captures Chardonnay of rare density and crystalline focus, defying fog and wind to redefine coastal excellence.
Heritage clones flourish in marine soils, hand harvested and aged eleven months in French oak to weave richness with electrifying salinity.
Ripe pear and lemon curd laced with toasted brioche, grilled peach, honeycomb, and oceanic minerality in luminous harmony.
Bring on the pan-seared scallops in butter sauce. This masterpiece was forged for classics like this triumph.
A poised radiance arises from the wild edge, offering refinement that arrives like dawn over endless waves.
You know you gotta have this one.
