2023 Walker Station Vineyard Chardonnay
95 pts
Owen Bargreen
"Coming from a small site that is set on Goldridge sandy loam soils, this was stored in 50% new French oak before bottling. On the nose this takes on rich melon tones alongside toasty oak, pineapple and shades of salted mango. The palate is marvelously salty with great weight and finesse, showing loads of mouth-watering acidity. Drink 2025-2035- 95"
SPECS
PRODUCTION: 235 cases
APPELLATION: Russian River Valley
VARIETAL: Chardonnay
HARVESTED: October 2, 2023
FERMENTATION: Barrel Fermented
AGING:
11 months on lees in 500L French oak (50% new)
BOTTLED:
December 11, 2024
ALCOHOL:
PH: 3.29
WINEMAKER: Alex Kanzler
VINEYARD COMPOSITION
100% Walker Station
ACCOLADES
95 pts - Owen Bargreen
93 pts - Wine Enthusiast
92 pts - Vinous
92 pts - James Suckling
91 pts - Jeb Dunnuck
90 pts - Wine Spectator
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Introducing
Walker Station
Vineyard owner Harry Walker has grown wine grapes in Napa Valley, Knights Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Lodi since 1968. In 2001 he found an ideal site on an east-facing slope in a cool valley southwest of Forestville in Sonoma County. He planted 3.2 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Now retired, Harry approached us about leasing his vineyard and we leapt at the opportunity to farm this little gem renowned for exquisite fruit. We have exclusive access to the grapes, and we vineyard designate both the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.