2009 Ceritas Chardonnay Porter Bass Vineyard
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The 2009 Chardonnay Porter-Bass Vineyard wraps around the palate with sensual layers of lemon, white flowers and subtle hints of earthiness. It is a bit softer and rounder than the 2010, partly because of the vintage and partly because it is in bottle. A generous, caressing finish makes it impossible to resist a second taste.
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The 2009 Chardonnay Porter-Bass Vineyard wraps around the palate with sensual layers of lemon, white flowers and subtle hints of earthiness. It is a bit softer and rounder than the 2010, partly because of the vintage and partly because it is in bottle. A generous, caressing finish makes it impossible to resist a second taste. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. Proprietor John Raytek's impressive resume includes two years at Rhys and another four years at Copain. Raytek's wines are distinctive and full of personality. Ceritas is focused on cooler-climates sites. The vineyards are farmed following organic or biodynamic principles, depending on the site. I tasted all of the 2010s from tank in their final blends. These gorgeous wines are deserving of serious attention. Tel. (707) 473-9482
(50) Bright gold. Dusty, mineral-accented aromas of lime, quince and lemongrass, with deeper pear and honeycomb notes in the background. Concentrated, clean and brisk, with restrained citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a slow-building iodine note. Very grown-up chardonnay with a long, mineral-drenched finish.
About the producer
Created in 2005 by John Raytek, Ceritas is one of California’s most exciting producers. The project is focused on making single-site wines from Northern California’s coastal regions, largely Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.