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2017 Ferren Frei Road Vineyard Chardonnay

Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

96Jeb Dunnuck

Buttered pineapple, honeysuckle, caramelized lemons, and lots of floral notes all define the bouquet...big, rich, powerful...subtle oak, bright acidity...great finish.

95Vinous / IWC

...distinctive wine...lovely nuance and delineation... Subtle and yet powerful, with tremendous resonance and brightness...hint of reduction on the finish adds freshness without being overpowering.

94+ The Wine Advocate

...dynamic wine, its aromatic range stretching from salted almonds, orange peel and baker's yeast to deeper tones of honey, peaches and earth. The light to medium-bodied palate offers tremendous energy and tension with savory flavors accented by bright touches of citrus and uplifted by bright acidity and mineral character, finishing very long and layered.

93Wine Spectator

...rich, minerally style, with intense green apple and Asian pear flavors, backed by zesty acidity. Quince paste notes linger on the finish, which features wet stone details.

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.

VINTAGE

2017 Ferren Frei Road Vineyard Chardonnay