Ceritas
Carex Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Well balanced and precise chardonnay at the opposite of the old cliché of californian chardonnay.
Beautiful nose, slightly reductive note that are charming, slight flint. Super fresh, white flowers, hay.
In the mouth: on day 1 a bit deceptive, high acidity and fairly closed. Felt too green. Day 2 opened ip more roundness and friendlyness.
Probably way to early to open, I’d give a couple more years in the cellar..
Well balanced and precise chardonnay at the opposite of the old cliché of californian chardonnay.
Beautiful nose, slightly reductive note that are charming, slight flint. Super fresh, white flowers, hay.
In the mouth: on day 1 a bit deceptive, high acidity and fairly closed. Felt too green. Day 2 opened ip more roundness and friendlyness.
Probably way to early to open, I’d give a couple more years in the cellar..
Love this. Impeccably balanced. Depth, energy, and precision matched up with alluring perfume and texture. Loved watching it evolve the past couple days. Stones, mint, tart citrus fruits give way to orange peel, honeydew rind, white flowers, spice, a subtle flinty edge.
Love this. Impeccably balanced. Depth, energy, and precision matched up with alluring perfume and texture. Loved watching it evolve the past couple days. Stones, mint, tart citrus fruits give way to orange peel, honeydew rind, white flowers, spice, a subtle flinty edge.
Nov 22nd, 2020
Very mineral driven but this is starting to evolve.
Very mineral driven but this is starting to evolve.
Dec 25th, 2023I’ve read some reviews of this from people experienced with Ceritas and they were finding this a rare disappointing wine. I was hoping to be contrary but my initial impression was that this lacked the finish and zing these Chardonnays normally have. So I decided to experiment by trying it over the course of the week. If it’s possible to simulate some of the effects of aging this way—and I don’t know that you can—my sense was that this improved and so might be worth stashing these a way for a bit and revisiting them down the line.
I’ve read some reviews of this from people experienced with Ceritas and they were finding this a rare disappointing wine. I was hoping to be contrary but my initial impression was that this lacked the finish and zing these Chardonnays normally have. So I decided to experiment by trying it over the course of the week. If it’s possible to simulate some of the effects of aging this way—and I don’t know that you can—my sense was that this improved and so might be worth stashing these a way for a bit and revisiting them down the line.
Feb 21st, 2021
Champagne like brioche at the finish, bright salt at the front, yellow/green color, and a mineral driven nose. This is very tastey and great now but could benefit from some years.
Champagne like brioche at the finish, bright salt at the front, yellow/green color, and a mineral driven nose. This is very tastey and great now but could benefit from some years.
Aug 5th, 2022
Monopole. From the coldest portion of Green Valley. Planted 2004, old Wente. Closely planted producing thick skins with tannic backbone, higher acidity and fresher fruit flavors. Sweet floral notes of jasmine and white peach, mint, white pepper, crushed rocks and lime. Also some salinity. 13.1% ABV
My favorite Ceritas Chardonnay offering to date!
Monopole. From the coldest portion of Green Valley. Planted 2004, old Wente. Closely planted producing thick skins with tannic backbone, higher acidity and fresher fruit flavors. Sweet floral notes of jasmine and white peach, mint, white pepper, crushed rocks and lime. Also some salinity. 13.1% ABV
My favorite Ceritas Chardonnay offering to date!
