2020 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
2020 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
We sourced our 2020 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay from three of the top vineyard sites in the Sonoma Coast – Sangiacomo, Durell, and Gap’s Crown – with the goal of creating a cuvée that showcases the varietal’s exceptional character across the Sonoma Coast appellation. These diverse vineyards produced light crops in 2020 due to drought conditions, with each vineyard offering layers of robust flavors. An expressive nose of stone fruit and apple leads to rich flavors and an intriguing mix of depth and vibrancy. Fermentation in 30% new French oak barrels adds rich texture and complex character.
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Jeb Dunnuck
"The first wine in the lineup from winemaker Randy Bennett, the 2020 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is sunny and fresh with orchard fruit, beeswax, and lemon candy. It has a great follow-through to the palate, with ripe peach and balanced acidity. " - Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck
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International Wine Report
"Pressed whole-cluster and fermented in French oak barrels, this Sonoma Coast Chardonnay undergoes 80% malolactic fermentation. It’s another lovely vintage of this Sonoma Coast Chardonnay from Sojourn Cellars that comes from a blend of several unique vineyards that span this cool climate area. Classic aromas of honey-coated yellow apple, white peach, white flowers and toasted cinnamon dominate the nose. It is round and plush in the mouth, with medium to high acidity and delivers a fruity, spicy, and lengthy finish that goes on for minutes." - Jeremy Young, International Wine Report
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Wine Spectator
"Creamy and rich, with creamy salted butter notes up front and a touch of vanilla anglaise to complement the apricot pastry, lemon curd and citrus zest notes that show a juicy thread of acidity." - MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator