Gary Farrell Chardonnay Martaella Vineyard Russian River Valley 2022

“Medium yellow straw. Opens with scents of beeswax and lemon zest. Beautifully balanced palate with bright acidity married to lemon-apple fruit. Persistent, focused-like-a-laser finish. A truly elegant California Chardonnay. Four heirloom selections of Chardonnay planted in the Martaella Vineyard in the Laguna de Santa Rosa. Fermented and aged 10 months in 25% new French oak puncheons. pH 3.29, 13.8% alc.”

“Aromas of flint, green pear and sage drive the nose of this intense Chardonnay. The palate vibrates with lemon-lime acidity and flavors of fresh apple, tart pineapple, ginger and lime peel that linger across the finish. Drink 2028-2035.”