USA

This is the fifth vintage to come exclusively from the Martinelli Charles Ranch, two miles in from the Pacific at 1,115 ft elevation. Coming from a special vineyard site, our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay show great depth of flavor, length of finish, aromatic complexity, and a fine balance between richness and delicacy. This vineyard has a typically cool climate, low vigor soil, and a vine selection that generates small berries, small clusters and inherently low yields.

50% Marsanne, 50% Roussanne
Alder Springs Vineyard (Mendocino County AVA)
Grown on the steeply terraced part of the vineyard
Pressed and fermented together in stainless steel tanks
No malolactic fermentation
Aged 80% stainless steel and 20% French oak
5 barrels – 100 cases produced
13.6% abv

Ours is not a buttery, oaky Chard. It sees no malolactic fermentation and no oak so you get a dry and bright palate that is fruit forward and built for food. The nose is fresh and bright with orchard fruit aromas and a touch of smoke and flint. Lush notes of ripe pear and apple blend with mouthwatering acidity to give backbone and verve.

Pale straw in color with aromas of gooseberry, lime, guava, lemon, pineapple, orange blossom. Medium body with crisp and vibrant acidity. Flavors of mouthwatering grapefruit, kiwi, pear and melon. Long and juicy finish.