Felta Chardonnay This Chardonnay takes its name from the alluvial soil on our estate called Felta whose gravelly texture and naturally balanced nutrients allow for optimum growing conditions for Chardonnay. This wine is made with Clone 4 Chardonnay, and each wine barrel is unique, from variations in the barrels themselves to the particular native yeast population that ferments the juice in that barrel. Tasting Notes The 2022 Felta Chardonnay is defined by its bright acidity and mineral finish. This wine displays desirable layers of baked pear, toasted oak, peach, lemon zest, and vanilla cream, enticing sip after sip. $90 Buy Now Wine Fact Sheet View Past Vintages ↓ Past Vintages Felta Chardonnay Vintages 2021 97 Points Tasting Panel Fact Sheet Tasting Notes The 2021 Felta Chardonnay is defined by its bright acidity and mineral finish. This wine displays desirable layers of lemon, nectarine peach and vanilla flavors, enticing sip after sip. 2020 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes The 2020 Felta Chardonnay has beautiful aromas of poached pear, peach, guava, and brioche framed by toasted vanilla spice. On the medium weight palate, a creamy, round mouthfeel is perfectly balanced with bright acidity, integrating cream, baked apple, clove and notable minerality that leads to a long, juicy finish. 2019 94 Points i-wine Review Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our 2019 Felta Chardonnay has beautiful aromas of peach, vanilla and pear framed by toasty oak spice. On the palate, a dense, rich, round mouthfeel is perfectly balanced with bright acidity, integrating cream, nectarine and mineral flavors that lead to a juicy finish. 2018 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our 2018 Felta Chardonnay has beautiful aroma’s of peach, vanilla, pear and hints of smoke and cloves. The palate is full and elegant with creamy texture and density showing flavors of peach, butter, vanilla and a zest of tangerine. 2017 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes For our 2017 Felta Chardonnay, those characteristics are aromas of yellow peach, apple, buttered croissant, and a hint of vanilla custard. The palate is full and elegant with a creamy texture and inviting flavors of ripe nectarine, buttered croissant and vanilla. 2016 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes For our 2016 Felta Chardonnay, those characteristics are aromas of apple blossom, baked peach, buttered croissant, and a hint of vanilla custard. The palate boasts an elegant and creamy texture with inviting flavors of peach cobbler, buttered croissant and vanilla bean. 2015 93 Points Wine Enthusiast Fact Sheet Tasting Notes When blending our club Chardonnays, we choose the specific barrels that best show off the characteristics of that vineyard. For our 2015 Felta Chardonnay, those characteristics are aromas of yellow peach, apple, buttered croissant, and a hint of smoky vanilla. The palate is full with a delightfully creamy texture and inviting flavors of peach cobbler, buttered croissant and vanilla-spice.
