Spiced notes of Meyer lemon peel along with scents of yellow apple and pear typify this wine. Hints of shiso and tarragon show the cool climate of the Drake Vineyard. Located in the far west region of the Russian River Valley, the ripening of this Chardonnay is slow and methodical, allowing for complexity to be achieved. The entry is weighty, and the wine has incredible saltiness, with a saline character that transitions to minerals on the finish. Green pear flavors accompany hints of tangerine along with a spicy Meyer lemon peel sensation.
2023 Drake Estate Vineyard Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- pH
- 3.51
- TA
- 0.62g/100mL
- Barrel Aging
- 13 months
- Barrel Selection
- 34% New, 19% 1 yr., 26% 2 yr., 21% 3 yr + older
When to Drink
2026-2033
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