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Ferren, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020
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Reviewed by: Erin Brooks
The 2020 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is a blend of declassified barrels from Ferren's single-vineyard program. It was matured in 20% new French oak for 12 months and six months in stainless steel. It takes time to unfold from youthful flint and crème brûlée aromas to deeper tones of baked quince, warm peaches and roasted almonds. The light-bodied palate pairs concentrated, creamy flavors and generous yet integrated oak spice with lively acidity, and it has a long, nutty finish. 272 cases were made.
About the Producer
Ferren Winery is a winery located in Sonoma County, California, United States. It is known for producing high quality Chardonnay wines. The founder of Ferren Winery is Bill Foley, a renowned investor and collector in the wine industry. He has a deep passion for Chardonnay and is determined to create a world-class Chardonnay. Ferren's vineyards are located in some of Sonoma County's best producing areas, such as the Russian River Valley and the Sonoma Coast, where the climate and soil conditions are ideal for Chardonnay grapes. The winery adopts a sustainable farming approach that focuses on protecting the land and preserving the ecological balance in order to produce pure, elegant and individual wines. The Chardonnay wines of Chateau Ferren are acclaimed for their complex and refined character. The winery uses traditional winemaking processes, including hand picking, careful selection, sealed fermentation in small batches and aging in the finest oak barrels, to ensure that each bottle displays the best quality and unique flavor. Ferren Chardonnay wines often show rich fruit flavours such as citrus, green apple and stone fruit, accompanied by bright and fresh acidity and an elegant palate. These wines are well balanced and complex, able to age for a long time, and show more and more layers and finesse. In general, Ferren Winery is a producer of Chardonnay wines that strive for excellence in quality. Through careful cultivation and brewing process, they make every bottle of wine a unique art, bringing consumers endless taste enjoyment and experience of wine culture.
