95 Points -
The 2022 DuPratt Vineyard Chardonnay springs with vivacious notes of lime leaves, orange blossom, and Granny Smith apples followed by suggestions of fresh grapefruit and yuzu zest. The medium-bodied palate is tightly knit and lively, with energetic citrus layers and a zesty finish. This wine was barrel fermented and aged in French oak. The DuPratt Vineyard, planted in the early 1980s, is nestled among coastal redwoods at 1,500 feet, in the Mendocino Ridges AVA. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent, April 2024
Tasting Notes
Aromas of lemon zest, white flowers and a thread of minerality run from the aromas through the palate. Bright and focused mouthfeel that carries citrus and white peach flavors into a long finish.
Vineyard & Vintage Character
The DuPratt Vineyard is nestled among Coastal Redwoods at 1500 feet in the Mendocino Ridges AVA. The vineyard was planted in the early 1980s. Native primary and ML fermentation. Unfined and unfiltered.
Wine Details
Wine Statistics
Oak: 100% French oak; 40% new
Time in Oak: 10 months
Alcohol: 13.9 %
TA: 6.4 g / L
pH: 3.39
Cases produced: 103
No fining or filtration