2023 Avidity
Chardonnay
avidity ~ extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
This expressive and impressive old vine Chardonnay presents a vivid and inviting nose, where the vibrant aromatics leap from the glass. Bottled unfiltered and unfined.
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Item Ships: Mar 10, 2025
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Petaluma Gap
Harvest Date
10/10/2023
Aging
14 Months in 40% new French Oak
Bottling Date
2/5/2025
Alcohol %
15.0
Wine Profile
Vintage Notes
The 2023 Chardonnay harvest in the Petaluma Gap was marked by an ideal growing season with consistent temperatures and ample sunshine, tempered by the region's characteristic coastal fog. The cool, breezy conditions allowed for slow, steady ripening, preserving the grapes' natural acidity and vibrant freshness. Harvest began in mid-September, with winemakers carefully timing the picking to ensure the perfect balance of sugar and acidity. The result was a crop of Chardonnay with bright citrus, green apple, and pear flavors, alongside subtle minerality and floral notes, producing wines with elegance, freshness, and complexity, reflective of the regions.
Production Notes
115 Cases Produced
Winemaker Notes
"This expressive and impressive old vine Chardonnay presents a vivid and inviting nose, where the vibrant aromatics leap from the glass. A burst of tropical fruit—think ripe pineapple, passionfruit, and a touch of citrus—dominates, beautifully complemented by a subtle kiss of new French Oak that adds a layer of complexity with its delicate notes of vanilla and background roast.
On the palate, the wine is impeccably balanced with a racy acidity that keeps the experience fresh and lively. The mid-palate unveils a sweet core of fruit, echoing the tropical notes from the nose, while a silky texture envelops the mouth. This luxurious mouthfeel builds towards a long and satisfying finish, where the interplay of fruit and oak lingers, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and finesse.
A truly harmonious expression of Chardonnay, where freshness, depth, and texture come together seamlessly. I believe cellared correctly this wine will improve at the time of release toward the next 5 years, and drink gracefully to 2035 and beyond! Aged 14 months in 40% new French Oak, unfiltered and unfined. " ~Kirk Venge