Tasting Notes: This Chardonnay captures what makes the far western Sonoma Coast so compelling: California sunshine tempered by the cool pull of the Pacific. Grilled pineapple, tangerine, and apricot mingle with honeysuckle, while bright acidity keeps the wine fresh and energetic without ever turning sharp. A subtle touch of oak brings hints of toasted brioche, followed by a delicate note of Marcona almond on the finish. Generous yet beautifully balanced, it bridges Old World restraint and California fruit character in a way that keeps you coming back to the glass. Pair it with Petrale sole or a Sicilian orange and fennel salad.

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.

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.