Ernest Vineyards Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California 2023
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$36.00
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Ernest Vineyards announced its closure in early 2026 after fourteen years of making some of the most compelling cool-climate Chardonnay on the West Sonoma Coast. This 2023 is the last vintage. If you've been meaning to try it, now is the time.
- Winemaker: Joseph Ryan
- Farming: Sustainable
- Grapes: 100% Chardonnay; Clones: Old Wente, 4, 5
- Terroir: From two vineyards, dominant in alluvial soils, slightly further inland than their West Sonoma Coast Estate.
- Vinification: Native fermentations and aging in 228L French Oak barrels, 23% of which are new. Bottled after 9 months on the lees and 1.5 months in stainless steel.
- Production: 1750 cases produced
- Tasting Notes: A bright canary yellow wine with clear and luscious golden hues. The fruit notes are reminiscent of Asian pears and loquats with hints of sour unripe pineapples. The minerality is also up-front with nuances of ocean air, wet sands, and oyster shells. For Burgundy lovers, this Chardonnay has the subtlety of flavors and exuberance of acidity and terroir
Ernest Vineyards Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California 2023
Regular price
$36.00
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Ernest Vineyards announced its closure in early 2026 after fourteen years of making some of the most compelling cool-climate Chardonnay on the West Sonoma Coast. This 2023 is the last vintage. If you've been meaning to try it, now is the time.
- Winemaker: Joseph Ryan
- Farming: Sustainable
- Grapes: 100% Chardonnay; Clones: Old Wente, 4, 5
- Terroir: From two vineyards, dominant in alluvial soils, slightly further inland than their West Sonoma Coast Estate.
- Vinification: Native fermentations and aging in 228L French Oak barrels, 23% of which are new. Bottled after 9 months on the lees and 1.5 months in stainless steel.
- Production: 1750 cases produced
- Tasting Notes: A bright canary yellow wine with clear and luscious golden hues. The fruit notes are reminiscent of Asian pears and loquats with hints of sour unripe pineapples. The minerality is also up-front with nuances of ocean air, wet sands, and oyster shells. For Burgundy lovers, this Chardonnay has the subtlety of flavors and exuberance of acidity and terroir