***BOTTLING EARLY DECEMBER, SHIPPING SHORTLY AFTER***
White wine lovers, we haven’t forgotten about you! In the wake of that blockbuster run of reds, we’ve locked down a gorgeous white of equal class – our first Sonoma Coast Chardonnay release in 4 years! There’s an entire legion of you that have joined the readership since, so if you haven’t had the pleasure yet, here’s the quick scoop on the appellation…
If you look up any article of the most prestigious and expensive white wines produced in the country, you’ll find Sonoma Coast AVA very well-represented at the top of the list. Serious wine drinkers have considered it one of the finest flag-bearers of cool-climate Chardonnay for some time now, but now that the US market has been steadily shifting away from the “butter bomb” style for the better part of a decade, these changing consumer preferences have magnified the spotlight on this region even more. Its most prized territory is the western stretch along the Pacific Ocean, where redwood-covered mountains rise steeply from fog-draped beaches. It’s within this territory where the origins of today’s offering are found – an exquisite sampling of the region for a jaw-dropping price of barely $13/bottle.
Lot 574 comes to us from a celebrated producer whose Chardonnay routinely scores mid-90s from the major critics (and is a fixture at posh restaurants across the country to boot). Our source has remained true to form, crafting wines using delicate fruit with dazzling concentration and acidity from both estate and grower sites in close proximity to the ocean. This is a stunning, superbly balanced Chardonnay that saw just enough oak to lend roundness and texture to the palate and just enough stainless steel to preserve its minerality and electric energy. Sold under its original label at the $55+ price point, we’ve got it for you today at OVER 75% OFF! Hopefully it won’t be another 4 years until we ink a deal for the next one, but this was certainly worth the wait, especially at a price like this…
Our price: $159/case DELIVERED, $13+/bottle to your door!
The Pacific fog drifts inland each morning, tempering the sun and allowing the grapes to ripen slowly – that long hang time builds layered flavor without sacrificing freshness, producing wines that are refined and mineral-driven with tremendous elegance and depth. 2024 marked the second year in a row of heavy winter storms, which replenished soils and led to a full fruit set. All inputs from tip to tail reflect a balanced approach, creating as pure an expression of this coastline as you’ll find anywhere.
The nose opens with a crash of lemon and fresh butter, followed by hints of starfruit and white florals wrapped in warm spice and caramel. A second whiff reveals a deep golden apple core that lures you into the first sip. On entry, apple and vanilla parade over a strong minerality, with balanced acidity finely tuned to lift the richness. The texture is supple, carrying a delicate spice through a clean and persistent finish of orchard fruit and hints of crème brûlée fading into white blossoms. This is a highly quaffable Chard with immense versatility, built to impress.
