2022 Tollini Vineyard

92 Points: MaryAnn Worobiec Wine Spectator - May 2023

"Generous and juicy flavors of pear drop, melon and apricot are at the core of this white, with a hint of dried mango. Lemon shortbread and brown sugar accents come together with notes of lemon basil and thyme on a sleek frame, finding plenty of harmony on the finish. Drink now. 336 cases made."

The 2022 vintage was impacted by a third consecutive year of drought that resulted in up to a 10-30% reduction in yields. The growing season was temperate, which in grape growing means we were on track or ahead of normal growth. Then we saw some heat spikes that prompted our first picks. 2022 was a year for vintage-to-vintage variation and differentiation between vineyards. To ensure that the fruit was in cool, pristine condition, we hand-harvested a night on September 13th, 2022.

Spotlighting our love for exploring different Chardonnay microclimates, soil types, and regions, Tollini Vineyard is located in Mendocino County’s Redwood Valley appellation. Situated 200 feet higher than the surrounding landscape, Tollini is planted within a cool “pocket” that ensures abundant hangtime and ideal flavor development. Tollini grows two blocks of Chardonnay, with its Ricetti Ranch featuring older vines and the Grandpa’s Block featuring younger vines. Together they produce a wine with vibrant energy and lovely depth, perfume, and complexity.

• composition:

  100% Chardonnay

• alcohol: 14.8%
• cases made:

  336 Cases

• bottling date: 08/16/2023
• aging:

  Aged in French oak; 29% new

• fermentation:

  Gently whole cluster pressed, cold settled 48hrs, racked to barrel for primary and malolactic fermentation.