Field Russian River Chardonnay Natural Wine
Organically grown grapes, they come from a small part of the Field family vines where the soil is rich in minerals and has a sandy and loamy texture. This chardonnay is made with whole cluster fermentation and native yeast fermentation before being aged in neutral oak.
The 2020 vintage of this Russian River chardonnay is riper, with notes of flint on the nose and pineapple on the palate. Then the 2021 is more reserved and could use some extra time to open. It has a more mineral presence with an apple profile thanks to an earlier harvest in 2021. Overall, in both vintages we find a chardonnay that is balanced with great minerality and fruit and has a long finish.
Small production of only 250 cases were made of this Russian River Chardonnay.
Ratings:
- San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition: Gold Medal
Type of Wine: White, Still
Grape: Chardonnay
Appellation: Russian River
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol % by Vol: 14.5%
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Field is run by mother and son team Nina and Patrick Field. The family has a total of 100 acres across 3 vineyards but they make less than 1000 cases a year, selling most of the grapes they grow.. They have shown to produce not only award winning wines, but a winery and business that prizes ‘innovation, creativity, sustainability and and exceptional quality for all things wines’ per the Field Vineyards website.
