Durell Vineyard Chardonnay
2023, Sonoma Coast, USA
Profile & Story
Durell Vineyard benefits from the cool coastal influences of both the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, producing wines of extraordinary depth and complexity. Planted in 1979, the site features sandy loam soils in the hills and stony, ancient riverbed soils in the flats. Chardonnay has long been the vineyard’s standout variety, thriving in the balance of steady warmth, cooling fog, and afternoon breezes, and consistently showing remarkable concentration on both the nose and palate.
Tasting Notes
The 2023 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay reflects a cool, prolonged growing season that shaped wines of striking tension and clarity. Aromas of marzipan, almond croissant, and Honeycrisp apple lead into a bright, mineral-driven palate layered with quince and citrus zest. Lively acidity gives the wine lift and precision, while a subtle thread of oak adds warmth and texture. Focused and persistent, the 2023 vintage captures Durell’s signature balance of richness and verve.