2016 Rivers-Marie Joy Road Chardonnay

This starts out with an almost Sauvignon Blanc-like flintiness.  Most of the character of the wine currently centers around texture.  Unlike last year, this wine holds plenty in reserve with a bright, green fruited mid palate and firm acidity from start to finish.  This has proven to be an interesting vineyard for us in the sense that no two vintages have tasted the same.  Granted the sample size isn’t huge, but it has been an interesting ride from a winemaking perspective watching and waiting to see what comes of each year.  We are a big fan of this year due to its raciness and lean, slightly reductive coastal character.