Ceritas

Carex Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

9.29 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
roland benedetti

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..

Feb 9th, 2021
Matt

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
Michael Sinowitz

Bottle age has improved this wine.

Bottle age has improved this wine.

Sep 16th, 2022
Michael Sinowitz

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.

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
Kamall

Lean and rocky

Lean and rocky

Sep 3rd, 2024
Mike Obley

With MB

With MB

Apr 7th, 2024
Dennis Hogenkamp

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!

May 2nd, 2021
Brandon T

Prior notes apply.

Prior notes apply.

Jan 10th, 2021
Brandon T

Solid chard. Behind the Zephyr in the Ceritas lineup for me.

Solid chard. Behind the Zephyr in the Ceritas lineup for me.

Dec 25th, 2020
Rick Lopus

Rick had this 2 years ago

Rick had this 2 years ago

Jul 6th, 2022