2024 Sea Slopes Chardonnay

Vineyard Notes

The growing season began with heavy rainfall and cooler temperatures, causing late budbreak and slow vine growth throughout spring. The sun-filled days of summer allowed the flavors within each berry developed steadily. Harvest began later than usual and we picked the small sections within the vineyard when each reached optimal ripeness. The fruit from this low yielding vintage has been crafted into wines of great depth and complexity, each possessing the vibrant acidity this coastal site is praised for.

Production Notes

These estate grown grapes were hand-sorted to include the finest fruit, which was then gently pressed. Fermentation occurred in all neutral French oak barrels for vibrancy and freshness while offering texture and length to the finish. The wine completed malolactic fermentation, adding a supple richness. Prior to bottling it was aged on the lees with occasional gentle stirring culminating in a pure expression of Chardonnay from the extreme Sonoma Coast.

Winemaker Notes

“From the cold, foggy weather to the steep, rugged terrain and marine influences, Sea Slopes explores the hillsides of the Sonoma Coast to craft the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir possible. Sea Slopes Chardonnay has a bright, vibrant, fresh and texturally layered complex expression of coastal Chardonnay.”