2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Sonoma Mountain
Tasting Notes Green-tinged pale yellow; citrus rind and blossom, ripe stone fruit and chalk-like minerality; full-fleshed, intensely flavored and structured by natural acidity.
Critics Ratings 96
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Drink over the coming 8–10 years relative to Audrey Frick’s review.
Region Sonoma Mountain
Soil White ash soils in the vineyard sections used for the vineyard-designate bottling
Production Details Athearn Estate fruit; winemaker Jason Kesner picked somewhat earlier than in the past.
Tasting Notes Green-tinged pale yellow; white pear, white chalk, citrus flowers, white pepper and grapefruit; savory, silken and structured with marked natural acidity and a long finish.
Critics Ratings 97
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Would benefit from another six months in bottle, followed by an open drinking window over the next 6–8 years relative to Audrey Frick’s review.
Region Sonoma Mountain
Production Volume 17,875 bottles
Bottles17,875
Tasting Notes Green-tinged pale yellow; morning citrus flowers, pear skin, grapefruit flesh, chalk, ripe stone fruit and mineral undertones; palate-filling with a long finish.
Critics Ratings 98
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Sonoma Mountain
Soil White volcanic soils in the portions selected for the vineyard-designate wine
Tasting Notes Green-tinged pale yellow; morning white flowers, chalk, pink citrus rind and ripe yellow orchard fruit; mouth-filling, mineral and supported by vibrant acidity.
Critics Ratings 97
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Sonoma Mountain
Soil Lean, Silica-driven soil series
Tasting Notes Green-tinged pale yellow; stone fruit, morning citrus flowers, fresh-ground herbs and chalk; concentrated and layered, with brisk natural acidity and an extended finish.
Critics Ratings 97
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Expected to evolve for 10–15 years in a cold cellar relative to Jeb Dunnuck’s review.
Region Sonoma Mountain
Soil White silica-rich soils in the portion selected for the mccrea vineyard-designate
Tasting Notes Green-tinged pale yellow; citrus blossom and freshly peeled citrus rind, ripe stone fruit and chalk; bright acidity with a supple texture and long finish.
Critics Ratings 97
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Would benefit from one year in bottle and keep for 10–15 years in a cold cellar relative to Jeb Dunnuck’s review.
Region Sonoma Mountain
Soil Limestone soils
Tasting Notes Jeb Dunnuck: white flowers, lemon blossom, buttered stone fruit, salty nuts and crushed rock. Erin Brooks: prosciutto, mushroom, white peach, elderflower, citrus pith and hazelnut, with tangy acidity and mineral notes.
Critics Ratings 97
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Sonoma Mountain
Soil Mccrea vineyard comprises approximately equal portions of old marine-sediment uplift and red volcanic soil.
Tasting Notes Erin Brooks: quince peel, baked Golden Delicious apple, toast, warm hay, toasted almond, dried acacia, river stone, lime peel and white peach; medium-bodied, broad and energetic. Antonio Galloni: earthy, savory, fruit-rich and floral, with a silky texture.
Critics Ratings 95
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Producer Information
Website
Address
7095 Trenton-Healdsburg Road, Forestville, CA 95436, USA
Phone
+1 707-657-7665
Owner
Bill Price (purchased interest 2008)
Cellarmaster
Jason Kesner