Name: Ernest Vineyards Chardonnay Joyce Vineyard 2022 750ml
Brand: Ernest Vineyards
SKU: 1011580
Price: 49.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 95 (3 reviews)

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Winery

Ernest Vineyards

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Varietal

Chardonnay

Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one that has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is Chardonnay. This green-skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity, which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.

Country

United States

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce.

Region

California

California as a wine producing region has grown in size and importance considerably over the past couple of centuries, and today is the proud producer of more than ninety percent of the United States' wines. Indeed, if California was a country, it would be the fourth largest producer of wine in the world, with a vast range of vineyards covering almost half a million acres. The secret to California's success as a wine region has a lot to do with the high quality of its soils, and the fact that it has an extensive Pacific coastline which perfectly tempers the blazing sunshine it experiences all year round. The winds coming off the ocean cool the vines, and the natural valleys and mountainsides which make up most of the state's wine regions make for ideal areas in which to cultivate a variety of high quality grapes.

Appellation

Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast, a prized wine appellation in California, stands out for its breathtaking landscapes and cool-climate viticulture. What makes Sonoma Coast unique is its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, bringing maritime influences that create ideal conditions for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. The region's diverse topography, including rolling hills and coastal ridges, allows for a range of microclimates, contributing to the complexity and character of its wines. Sonoma Coast wines, particularly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, are celebrated for their elegance, vibrant acidity, and expressive fruit flavors. Notable sub-appellations like Russian River Valley and Fort Ross-Seaview exemplify the diversity within the larger Sonoma Coast region. Winemakers embrace sustainable practices, further enhancing the appellation's appeal. Exploring Sonoma Coast offers wine enthusiasts a captivating journey into the synergy between land and vine, where the Pacific's influence shapes wines of remarkable finesse and distinct terroir expression.

DC 97pts

Decanter

Were you to look up the word precision in the wine dictionary, an image of the 2022 Joyce Vineyard Chardonnay from Ernest Vineyards might be staring back at you. A laser-focused minerality and dynamic, electric citrus zip with a slice of lemon crusted with sea salt, crystalized ginger and notes of dried thyme and lemon verbena. A streak of crushed sea shell salinity lifts creamy lemon pastry cream, vibrant and mouth-watering, with juicy citrus and early season pomme fruit, fleshy Meyer lemon pulp, and freshly cut Granny Smith vie for your salivating palate as this wine crescendos with a fruit and mineral verve that's second to none.

JS 94pts

James Suckling

A complex, well-balanced, subtle wine with wonderful intricacies that come out as you sip. Ripe pears, nutmeg, marzipan and vanilla beans without being at all over blown. Sourced from a tiny 3-acre vineyard in one of the West Sonoma Coast's coldest sites planted with clone 5 chardonnay. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or hold.

WE 94pts

Wine Enthusiast

This bright and focused Chardonnay delivers zesty aromas of Meyer lemon, orange blossom and river rocks on the nose, while the palate delivers an energetic punch of nectarine, lemon balm and salty lime peel flavors before a mouthwatering finish loaded with vibrational acidity.

Winery Notes

A bright pale wine; clean, and clear, immediately suggesting its maritime origin. This hillside vineyard is one of Ernest’s coolest sites and it demonstrates that with shy notes of citric fruits, citric blossom, and a touch of salinity. The aromas are subdued and clean with uncanny freshness and minerality on the forefront, and the flavors are spot on as well. The light alcohol levels make it easy to pick out nuances of fruit and flower throughout. The acidity and minerality go hand-in-hand with the bright flavors of lemons, and unripe pears leaving you with a healthy amount of salivation.