Winemaker Notes
Grown on the banks of the Russian River, this elegant single vineyard Chardonnay showcases the signature Mendocino County Chardonnay flavor profile. An aroma of bread dough and subtle floral flavors backed by mineral and peach make this a pleasant and rather subtle wine.
Certified “Fish Friendly Farmed” and “Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing”. Vegan.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Smooth, with a clean, lush style; fresh with juicy acidity and ripe fruit. Elegant with hints of vanilla, oak, toast, and soft minerals - all at a nice price.
One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.