2015 Ceritas Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard
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The 2015 Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard offers up notes of pretty aromas of Meyer lemon, musky peach and fresh melon. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, bright and racy, with a mouthwatering line of acidity, lovely purity and a long, tangy finish. This is a beautifully uncluttered expression of variety and place.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2015 Chardonnay Trout Gulch is wonderfully pliant and expressive, with a bit more textural depth and richness than is often found in this Santa Cruz Mountains site. Pear, baked apple and expressive floral notes are all nicely delineated, but it is the wine's resonant, creamy feel that stands out today. This is another super classy Chardonnay from John Raytek.
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.