2023 Tidal Break Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast

*6 BOTTLE MAXIMUM

AROMA

oyster shell, kombu, yuzu

FLAVOR

crabapple, preserved lemon, mineral

FOOD PAIRINGS

shrimp skewers w/ citrus, miso black cod, beer can chicken

Every year brings added dimension to our understanding of

a vineyard. Tidal Break is a complex site. It runs along the

spine of the San Andreas Fault, in the Garcia Watershed,

just a few miles from the cold Pacific. It's planted on a

rugged, rocky site that was once logged for redwoods, then

grazed by cattle. It's Goldridge soils are full of weathered

sandstone and ocean floor material that "layered up" over

the millennia. This well draining soil with a pH of 5 is fairly

acidic, but is ideally suited for vine roots. Vigor is never an

issue here. Most of this ranch is planted to Pinot Noir, but

the prized block of Chardonnay sits in a protected little

pocket that acts like a banana belt. This unique aspect is

key--especially during flowering, a time often buffered by

wind. We were thrilled to learn recently that this ranch is

moving to regenerative and no till farming. This 2023

installment shows the majesty of the vintage in technicolor

and fills us with excitement about the future here.

Alcohol	13.40%
Volume	750 ml

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