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Vineyard: Porter-Bass
| Owners | Dirck Bass, Sue Bass |
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel |
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2007 Bjønstad Porter-Bass Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
14.1% alc., 64 cases, $40, released
October 1, 2009. This vineyard dates to 1980 and is farmed organically and biodynamically. Clones are Rued
(a Musque selection) and Wente. Soils are gravelly clay loam, a fractured shale that commonly underlies the
Goldridge Series. Bjornstad has worked with this vineyard since 1997.
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Nuanced aromatic profile of lemon
meringue, rock quarry, chalk dust, grass and a hint of oak. Very smooth and creamy in the mouth with flavors
of green apple, pastry cream, citrus and a striking minerality. Discreet richness, facile tannins and a tangy
finish. The most Chablis-like Chardonnay in the lineup. Very good.
Reviewed May 24, 2010
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2007 Bjønstad Porter-Bass Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
14.1% alc., 64 cases, $40, released October 1, 2009. This vineyard dates to 1980 and is farmed organically and biodynamically. Clones are Rued (a Musque selection) and Wente. Soils are gravelly clay loam, a fractured shale that commonly underlies the Goldridge Series. Bjornstad has worked with this vineyard since 1997. · Nuanced aromatic profile of lemon meringue, rock quarry, chalk dust, grass and a hint of oak. Very smooth and creamy in the mouth with flavors of green apple, pastry cream, citrus and a striking minerality. Discreet richness, facile tannins and a tangy finish. The most Chablis-like Chardonnay in the lineup. Very good. Reviewed May 24, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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