- Practicing Biodynamic
- 100% Chardonnay
- Bearwallow Vineyard (Anderson Valley AVA)
- Wente, Hyde and Mt Eden clones
- Elevation 400-700ft
- Aspect: Southeast to Southwest
- Slope: 20%
- Soil: Wolfey-Bearwallow Series - 6”-24” topsoil over deep fractured shale
- Whole-cluster pressed
- Fermented in French oak (10% new) Damy barriques
- 100% indigenous yeast fermentation
- No racking or battonage
- Aged 12 months in barrel and 4-6 months in stainless steel on the lees
- Alc 12.8%
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Anderson Valley
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-RHY-10-21 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
92
Date
2024-06-28
"A bright silver-yellow color, the 2021 Chardonnay Anderson Valley opens to aromas of citrus pith, quince, yellow apple, and delicate baking spices. Medium-bodied, it™s supple and approachable now, with a lovely rounded midpalate and a clean finish. It™s a lovely entry to the range that can be enjoyed now or over the next 5-6 years."
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2024-04-18
"The 2021 Chardonnay Anderson Valley, formerly bottled as Alesia, is a more weighty, exotic offering than its Santa Cruz Mountains counterpart. Aromas of ripe orchard and stone fruits with citrus zest dominate the nose, leading to a tender, pleasant and robust palate. Clean, vibrant and balanced on the finish, this is ready to be enjoyed now but will surely do well in the cellar."
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2024-05-06
"Shows wonderful transparency and energy, offering juicy and vibrant flavors of lemon zest, Honeycrisp apple and tangerine, with jasmine tea, lemon balm and orange blossom hints. 1,000 cases made. - MW"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2024-04-18
"An exceptionally floral and fragrant vintage of this wine, the 2018 Alesia Chardonnay Anderson Valley beams from the glass with honeysuckle, white blossom and honeyed orchard fruit aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with great finesse, leading to a bright, chalky, citrus-tinged finish."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2021-08-01
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
91
Date
2021-07-22
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2019-10-01