2018 Ceritas Chardonnay Porter Bass Vineyard
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The 2018 Chardonnay Porter-Bass, from the Ceritas estate vineyard, hints at exotic flowers and herbs with nutty tones and a core of citrus fruit. The light to medium-bodied palate is savory and expressive with appealing flinty character, lively freshness and a long, layered finish.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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The 2018 Chardonnay Porter-Bass Vineyard is bright, precise and finely sculpted. Lemon peel, green pear, flowers, mint and white pepper all open up in the glass. A whole range of bright mineral notes give the 2018 a distinctly saline quality that is impossible to miss. A bit of aeration does wonders here.
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.