Tasting Notes: “Aromas of fresh apple, spiced pear, and citrus blossoms drive the nose of this Chardonnay. The palate feels dense and bright, with generous acid and flavors of tangerine, baked pear, cinnamon, brown butter, and toasted hazelnut. 90 points.” – Tom Capo, Wine Enthusiast

Vineyard: Bohan Vineyard, nestled on a remote Sonoma Coast ridge at 1,300-1,500 feet elevation and a mere 3 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is a pristine gem. Chardonnay vines, planted in 1972, thrive in Goldridge loam soil – eroded volcanic material combined with sandstone and alluvial deposits. Owned by George and Nikki Bohan, this 1,100-acre estate holds a storied history spanning four generations. The sustainably farmed fruit, imbued with their warmth and carefree spirit, and balanced by the temperate coastal climate, yields wines of tension and depth.

Vintage: The 2022 growing season began with a dry winter and moderate spring temperatures, leading to an even budbreak and steady early vine development at Bohan Vineyard. Summer was generally warm along the far western Sonoma Coast, tempered by fog and marine influence, before a significant heat spike arrived in early September. Chardonnay was harvested ahead of the peak heat, preserving acidity while achieving full flavor maturity. The resulting small crop delivered concentrated fruit, vibrant aromatics, and balance.

Winemaking: The fruit was pressed whole cluster into a settling tank, and then racked into a mix of 20% new French oak, 60% neutral oak, and 20% stainless steel barrels for fermentation. Both primary and malolactic fermentation occurred spontaneously in these vessels with wild yeast, and the wine rested on its lees with occasional stirring for 12 months before it was filtered and bottled.