Lot 548
2024 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Over $60/bottle under the original label

Lot 548 is a 100% estate single-vineyard Chardonnay from a Sonoma family that has spent decades amassing “crown jewel” vineyards that are home to some of the most coveted cool-climate terroir in the region. While a handful of very lucky clients have access to their grapes, our source reserves the best blocks for their own label to craft two distinct Chardonnays: one fermented in oak, and a smaller run using a combination of concrete eggs and stainless steel. We’ve acquired the latter – a superb wine with extraordinary fruit quality that boasts fine elements of vanilla and spice.

Aromatically precise and elegantly composed, the nose emanates layers of yellow apple, white flowers, Meyer lemon zest, and an umami note of mushroom powder. The palate is immediately vibrant, driven by medium+ acidity that carries a focused core of bright citrus, flint, and a delicate spice. The wine glides into a long, refreshing finish, driven by apples, pears, and lemon before culminating in waves of crushed white florals and flecks of vanilla.