Failla Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022

New Chardonnay release from the Failla, the  private label of Ehren Jordan, Turley's former longtime winemaker.  Limited. The final blend of Failla's Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is composed of fruit from Keefer Ranch and the Floodgate Vineyard. The young vine block from the cooler Keefer Ranch site gives the wine blend verve and freshness while the Floodgate Vineyard adds depth and richness. Both vineyards are planted from the Dijon Clone 95 the "Old Wente" selection, which makes some of California's best Chardonnays.  It posseses a layered texture accenting the wines natural fruit, minerality and floral character.  A small-production gem to snap up while its available. Audrey Frick for JebDunnuck.com: "Since Failla’s first vintage in 1998, Ehren Jordan has been focused on producing exceptional cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah using biodynamic farming practices. Today, Failla has 11 acres of estate vines and has steadily acquired key vineyard sources from the Occidental Ridge, Hirsch, Peay, Savoy, and Platt vineyards.

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