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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 100% estate Chardonnay

Winemaker Notes

Once again, Running Creek Vineyard has produced a dynamic and delicious wine with tantalizing aromas of peach, nectarine, citrus and orange blossom. The stone fruit and citrus layers are echoed on the broad, luxurious palate with hints of custard and ripe pear adding nuance and depth to a long, supple finish.

Production

While the 2022 growing season in the Sonoma Coast was compact and eventful, it produced wines with lush, refined tannins, opulent layers of fruit and lively natural acidity. Thanks to warm summer temperatures, we began harvesting our warmest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyard at ideal ripeness in mid-August. The arrival of a significant heat event near Labor Day gave the remaining vineyards a final push to ripeness and we concluded harvest in mid-September. Overall, the quality was spectacular. The Chardonnays have beautiful citrus and tropical aromas and lush, concentrated flavors, with the Pinot Noirs offering supple, refined tannin and luxurious layers of dark berry fruit.