2023
Chardonnay
Sonoma County
North Coast
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DESCRIPTION
The Cougar Ridge Vineyard, located on Stonestreet's rugged and wild Alexander Mountain Estate, was selected as the primary source of our Sonoma County Chardonnay due to its incredible range of soils, elevations, and aspects. The vines snake their way around terraced blocks, rising 650 feet above the valley below. The variability of flavors and maturity around these terraced blocks provide a broad spectrum of bright flavors and a backbone of minerality that shines through the bright finish. With just a splash of the floral 809 clone from Matanzas Creek Vineyard in Bennett Valley, the Sonoma County Chardonnay offers plenty of bright, juicy fruit with old-world finesse and minerality. Our team is thrilled to be able to produce a Chardonnay from these gorgeous vineyards in our own backyard.
90
points
Tom Capo,
Wine Enthusiast Magazine,
Mar 2025
90
points
Audrey Frick,
JebDunnuck.com,
Jul 2025
"
This rounded and rich Chardonnay displays aromas of ripe apple, orange blossom, cinnamon and vanilla on the nose, giving way to flavors of spiced pear, hazelnut and grilled bread across the palate into the finish. Pair with crab cakes or halibut."
Tom Capo, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, 3/2025
Sonoma County
DIVERSE SOILS, TERRACED MOUNTAINS, AND COOL COASTAL VALLEYS
Winemaker’s Favorite Aspect:
The diversity of aspects, slopes, and exposures of the terraces of Cougar Ridge lead to an incredible range of flavors. Layering on a splash of high-toned floral notes from Matanzas Creek Vineyard makes for a complex, layered, and exciting Chardonnay.
Climate:
Warm days and foggy nights and mornings.
Regional Overview:
Sub-AVAs and neighborhoods have different expressions, but the common themes are power, grace and complexity.
FOOD PAIRINGS:
Pan-seared scallops, creamy squash soup, risotto, creamy sauces, fresh crab.
