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2016 Ferren Silver Eagle Vineyard Chardonnay

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May 7, 2023 - $76

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RATINGS

95+ The Wine Advocate

...gorgeous nose of honeycomb and beeswax, crushed stone, toasted hazelnut and lime peel with a core of Golden Delicious, quince, apricot and peach. Medium to full-bodied and intensely flavorful in the mouth, it's balanced by very juicy acidity and a touch of texture, finishing very long, honeyed and layered. Yum!

95Wine Spectator

Elegant, with seductive creaminess wrapped around juicy Gala apple, Asian pear and quince flavors. The finely textured finish is richly spiced and unctuous.

95Jeb Dunnuck

It's a rich, fleshy, flamboyant beauty that's loaded with notions of white currants, toasted spice, honeyed pineapple, and white flowers...full body, moderate acidity, and a huge, fleshy, layered texture...

94Vinous / IWC

Orange peel, tangerine, hazelnut, crème brûlée and floral overtones... Rich and unctuous in feel, with notable oiliness, this is a decidedly exuberant Chardonnay.

PRODUCER

Ferren

Ferren was founded by winemaker Matt Courtney, who learned winemaking from Helen Turley at Marcassin. Courtney worked at Marcassin for eight years before moving to Arista, where he continues as winemaker. His business partner in Ferren is his long-time friend David Wheritt. Ferren wines are made according to traditional Burgundian methods, meaning the wines are made without fining or filtration. Reviewers have been highly complimentary about Ferren’s debut vintages of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Wine Advocate noted in 2016 that “Ferren is the single most exciting new label in Sonoma I have tasted over the last year…I can’t recommend these wines highly enough.”

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.