Silverpoint Cellars Chardonnay

(Petaluma Gap – Sonoma County 2022)

2022 continues our desire is to create an elegant Chardonnay which balances the concentration of the fruit with a natural acidity and a long finish.

Our grapes are selected from a single Sonoma Vineyard, Rodger’s Creek Vineyard, located at an elevation of 600 feet on the southwest face of Sonoma Mountain.  Facing west towards Petaluma and the Pacific, the windy and foggy conditions of the Petaluma Gap see daily movement from chilly nights and foggy mornings to ample late morning and afternoon sun.  This distinctive climate works well with the chalky soil to produce low yields during a long, gradual growing season.  As the fruit slowly matures, natural acidity is maintained, allowing us to achieve the balance between the rich flavors of the fruit and its bright acidity.

  Winemaker’s notes

The 2022  Chardonnay was barrel fermented (primary and malolactic) and aged sur lie in fine-grained French oak (40% new) for 12 months.  After bottling, it was aged an additional 9 months prior to its initial release.  91 total cases were produced.

Tasting notes

Color of pale straw with a rich texture balanced by a lively acidity.  Notes  of citrus.  Bright and voluptuous.    A long juicy finish lets you linger with this Chardonnay.

Price: $55