2022 Ferren Wines Chardonnay Silver Eagle Vineyard
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The 2022 Chardonnay Silver Eagle Vineyard comes from Hyde and Wente selection vines planted at 900 feet in elevation, and the wine was matured in about 38% new oak. Initial aromas of crème brûlée give way to white peach, panna cotta and floral perfume. The full-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with concentrated stone fruit flavors and well-integrated oak. Its power is foiled by vibrant, mouthwatering acidity, and it has a long, dynamic finish. It will benefit from 2-3 years in the cellar.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Coming from the western edge of the appellation, the 2022 Chardonnay Silver Eagle Vineyard has a bit more yellow hue and offers notes of ripe saltiness, peach, and salted pineapple rind. The palate is full-bodied and has a bit of pithy, ripe texture. Drink over the coming 8-10 years. Founded by winemaker Matt Courtney and his longtime friend David Wherritt, Ferren focuses on single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the far Sonoma Coast. They had initially set out to be a Pinot Noir house, but they now produce an equal amount of Chardonnay, and the wines don’t disappoint. The whites are textural, balanced, and highly expressive across the board.
The 2022 Chardonnay Silver Eagle Vineyard is another absolutely pristine wine in this range from Matt Courtney. Chalk, mint, white pepper and slate meld into a core of chiseled citrus fruit. I especially admire the wine's translucent energy and overall finesse. This is seriously impressive.