The 2019 Ferrari-Carano Sonoma County Chardonnay is a beautifully crafted, full-bodied wine that showcases the complexity and richness of Sonoma County’s vineyards. With grapes sourced from 60 different vineyard lots, this Chardonnay offers a vibrant and layered flavor profile, earning a well-deserved 91 points from Wine Enthusiast. The wine’s elegant balance between fruit, oak, and creaminess makes it a standout choice for both casual and formal occasions.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: A captivating bouquet of citrus, pear, vanilla, graham cracker, and buttercream.
• Palate: Rich and complex flavors of baked apple, apricot, cinnamon, and hazelnut, all beautifully balanced with a creamy mouthfeel.
• Finish: Lingering toasted oak notes and a smooth, round finish with a subtle buttery richness.

Food Pairings:
This versatile Chardonnay pairs wonderfully with a wide range of dishes, including seafood, poultry, white meats, and creamy sauces. It complements preparations featuring citrus, butter, cream, cheese, bacon, nutmeg, thyme, basil, or toasted nuts.

How It’s Made:
The grapes are carefully destemmed, pressed, and cold settled in stainless steel tanks before being transferred to French oak barrels for fermentation. With 95% malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged sur lie and stirred every two weeks until final blending in May, followed by bottling in June.

Available at Royal Batch, the 2019 Ferrari-Carano Sonoma County Chardonnay is a luxurious and well-rounded wine that delivers a memorable experience for Chardonnay enthusiasts.

Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Wine 2023 is a beautifully crafted white wine that blends the best of Sonoma County and North Coast California vineyards. One of the first two wines ever produced by Ferrari-Carano, this Fumé Blanc offers a fresh and vibrant expression of Sauvignon Blanc, with a harmonious balance between crisp acidity and subtle oak influence. With a vintage that benefited from ample rainfall and cooler temperatures, this wine showcases the full flavors of the region, with bright fruit notes and an elegant texture.

Tasting Notes
Nose: The wine opens with enticing aromas of pineapple, mango, peach, lemongrass, and lychee, creating a fragrant, tropical bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, ripe fruit flavors of yellow peach, apricot, pear, and lime zest emerge, complemented by a rich lemon cream note. The crisp acidity, thanks to fermentation in stainless steel, is balanced by the complexity and body added from aging in neutral French oak barrels.
Finish: The finish is clean and fresh, with lingering citrus notes and a subtle oak influence, offering a smooth, well-rounded conclusion.

Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Wine 2023 is perfect for pairing with seafood, poultry, or spicy ethnic dishes, and is available through Royal Batch.