[Hudson Ranch, Napa, Chardonnay, 2018] Minerality, sea shell, orchard fruit, tropical fruits, textural breath. Less creamy than Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay (where it's dry farmed). Steam toasted foudre and puncheons. Complete MLF. <10% new French oak, 10-40% concrete eggs. Carneros, more sunshine, longer growing days. 777 115 667 Pommard Martini and Calera clones. Picks early on acid. Land + farming contracts: more control. native yeasts, organic and biodynamic minimalist winemaking. 98 first vintage, 12 acres in Russian River AVA.
[Hudson Ranch, Napa, Chardonnay, 2018] Minerality, sea shell, orchard fruit, tropical fruits, textural breath. Less creamy than Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay (where it's dry farmed). Steam toasted foudre and puncheons. Complete MLF. <10% new French oak, 10-40% concrete eggs. Carneros, more sunshine, longer growing days. 777 115 667 Pommard Martini and Calera clones. Picks early on acid. Land + farming contracts: more control. native yeasts, organic and biodynamic minimalist winemaking. 98 first vintage, 12 acres in Russian River AVA.
Aug 13th, 2022
2018. From the cruvinet. Stopped in for a quick glass before heading over to The Oven for dinner. I really like Failla wines and this Chardonnay is really well balanced.
2018. From the cruvinet. Stopped in for a quick glass before heading over to The Oven for dinner. I really like Failla wines and this Chardonnay is really well balanced.
Jul 2nd, 2022
Mouthwatering acidity, refreshing ripe fruit and a buttercream texture. Gulpable.
Mouthwatering acidity, refreshing ripe fruit and a buttercream texture. Gulpable.
May 23rd, 2020
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
