2018 Ceritas Chardonnay Carex
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The 2018 Chardonnay Carex opens to deeper tones of mushroom, earth and wet hay with touches of lemon peel and saline. The palate is medium-bodied and gently rounded with earthy character and juicy freshness, finishing long and energetic. This very Chablis-esque cuvée will require another few years in bottle to show its best.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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A new wine in the Ceritas lineup, the 2018 Chardonnay Carex is bright, airy and super-expressive, even in the early going. Citrus, white pepper and floral notes give the 2018 a real sense of brightness to match its mid-weight personality. Best of all, the Carex is one of the more approachable wines in this range today. Its balance is simply impeccable. The Carex is sourced from a parcel at DuMOL planted with Wente Clone Chardonnay in tight meter by meter spacing.
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.