Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: Aromas of Meyer lemon, green apple skin, and white peach unfold alongside delicate notes of crushed seashell, chamomile, and subtle hazelnut. The palate is finely etched and mineral-driven, with citrus oil, orchard fruit, and saline undertones carried by vibrant acidity. A restrained touch of oak frames the wine without overshadowing its coastal clarity, finishing long, lifted, and quietly complex.
Structure: Precise and mineral-driven with bright acidity and elegant tension.
Drink Window: 2026–2038
Decanting:
While approachable with brief aeration, 20–30 minutes in the glass or a light decant will allow the wine’s aromatics and mineral detail to fully emerge in its youth.
Ceritas Chardonnays have become increasingly sought-after among collectors and sommeliers for their transparency and age-worthy balance. The 2023 “Carex” stands as a poised expression of the Sonoma Coast—an elegant cellar addition that will reward both near-term enjoyment and thoughtful aging.
