2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 3–5 years after harvest; stated arc of aging is 15–20 years.
Region Fort Ross-Seaview
Soil Goldridge soils
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Night-picked manually into small lugs, moved by refrigerated truck, and sorted cluster by cluster. Fermented in barrel with native yeast, then matured for 14 months in French oak barrels from selected artisan coopers, with malolactic fermentation and sur-lie bâtonnage; bottled unfined and unfiltered. The vineyard lies on the second ridge from the Pacific, above the fog layer at 1,500–1,600 feet. Recommended serving range is 55–59°F (13–15°C), with decanting when young.
Tasting Notes Juicy pear, ripe pineapple, candied ginger, orange blossom, candied lemon, tropical fruit and baking spice; satiny, crisp, long and fragrant.
Critics Ratings 97
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 3–5 years after harvest; stated arc of aging is 15–20 years.
Region Fort Ross-Seaview
Soil Goldridge soils
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Night-picked manually into small lugs, moved by refrigerated truck, and sorted cluster by cluster. Fermented in barrel with native yeast, then matured for 14 months in French oak barrels from selected artisan coopers, with malolactic fermentation and sur-lie bâtonnage; bottled unfined and unfiltered. The vineyard is above the fog layer at 1,500–1,600 feet. Recommended serving range is 55–59°F (13–15°C), with decanting when young.
Tasting Notes Sea spray, candied lemon, honeydew melon and sweet cream; lush yet fresh, with a pithy texture and long finish.
Critics Ratings 96
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 3–5 years after harvest; stated arc of aging is 15–20 years.
Region Fort Ross-Seaview
Soil Goldridge soils
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Night-picked manually into small lugs, moved by refrigerated truck, and sorted cluster by cluster. Fermented in barrel with native yeast, then matured for 14 months in French oak barrels from selected artisan coopers, with malolactic fermentation and sur-lie bâtonnage; bottled unfined and unfiltered. The vineyard is above the fog layer at 1,500–1,600 feet. Recommended serving range is 55–59°F (13–15°C), with decanting when young.
Tasting Notes Ripe grapefruit, white peach, honeysuckle, baking bread, marzipan and fresh ginger; satiny, citrus- and stone-fruit-driven, savory and long.
Critics Ratings 98
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 3–5 years after harvest; stated arc of aging is 15–20 years.
Region Fort Ross-Seaview
Soil Goldridge soils
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Night-picked manually into small lugs, moved by refrigerated truck, and sorted cluster by cluster. Fermented in barrel with native yeast, then matured for 14 months in French oak barrels from selected artisan coopers, with malolactic fermentation and sur-lie bâtonnage; bottled unfined and unfiltered. The vineyard is above the fog layer at 1,500–1,600 feet. Recommended serving range is 55–59°F (13–15°C), with decanting when young.
Tasting Notes Crème caramel, baked pear, passion fruit, cedar and spice cake; rich, oily and opulent, with lively acidity and a long finish.
Critics Ratings 96
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 3–5 years after harvest; stated arc of aging is 15–20 years.
Region Fort Ross-Seaview
Soil Goldridge soils
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Night-picked manually into small lugs, moved by refrigerated truck, and sorted cluster by cluster. Fermented in barrel with native yeast, then matured for 14 months in French oak barrels from selected artisan coopers, with malolactic fermentation and sur-lie bâtonnage; bottled unfined and unfiltered. The vineyard is above the fog layer at 1,500–1,600 feet. Recommended serving range is 55–59°F (13–15°C), with decanting when young.
Tasting Notes Mandarin peel, grapefruit, apricot, honeyed toast and candied ginger; intense citrus and stone fruit, silky texture, lively acidity, mineral and spice.
Critics Ratings 96
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