spiced profile that stands up in cocktails but also works neat for bourbon fans who like a little more bite
captures limestone minerality essential to the appellation
The 2023 vintage was farmed organically and fermented naturally
or cellar for 8–15 years to watch it shed fruit and reveal more savory complexity
and wild herbs
Peay Vineyards, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, 2023 SO092525 Schonleber spiced profile that stands upFour miles from the Pacific, 900 feet above the fog line, Peay Vineyards represents extreme climate California Chardonnay. First generation family winery, 100% organic, solar powered, dry farmed to force roots deep into rare Goldridge sandy loam. The 2023 marks the first vintage of 100% estate fruita milestone for this acclaimed property. Native yeast fermentation, 11 months on lees, 26% new French oak, unfined and unfiltered. Pear, white flowers,