2020 Ceritas Chardonnay Zephyr Vineyard***
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Tasting notes
More savoury and broader than the Peter Martin Ray, the Zephyr has concentrated ripe lemon, white peach, and a pleasant grip. It is flavourful yet in a delicate style, with plenty of tension. (FG)
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Jeb Dunnuck
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2020 Chardonnay Zephyr is a dense, layered wine with real sense of phenolic intensity. Dried orchard fruit, crushed flowers, spice, menthol and dried flowers all meld together in this nuanced, expressive Chardonnay. There's gorgeous weight and substance here. (AG)
The 2020 Chardonnay Zephyr comes from a site overlooking the town of Freestone that sits on top of deep sandstone soils. It is fresh with saline, white peach, lime candy, and the palate has a lightly herbal savor, a bit more concentration and zippy acid, and a long 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.