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Ferren Chardonnay Volpert Vineyard
Ferren Wines
United States - California - Sonoma Coast

At the end of Taylor Lane outside of the coastal village of Occidental lies Volpert Vineyard. With the Pacific Ocean in sight, this vineyard resides at the far western edge of the West Sonoma Coast AVA. As such, this may be the source of our most high-toned and mineral laden wines. Owned by the Volpert family and farmed organically by Greg Adams, these five acres of heritage clone Pinot noir and Chardonnay are at the absolute cutting edge of Sonoma Coast viticulture.

Specifications
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Chardonnay
Soil type
Fine, sandy loam – Goldridge soil series
Vinification
Clone: Mt. Eden
Harvest: Hand harvested pre-dawn into half-ton bins and transported immediately to the winery.
Fermentation: Wines are barrel fermented on their lees using native yeasts at cool temperature. Minimal stirring is employed. Secondary fermentation is allowed to occur naturally with no inoculations.
Élevage: Wines are aged on their lees in French Oak barrel (35% new) for one year followed by a racking to stainless steel for an additional six months.
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Reviews and News

2022 Ferren Chardonnay Volpert Vineyard - 95 PTS - WS

2022 Ferren Chardonnay Volpert Vineyard - 95 PTS - WS

wine spectator 93 pts"Aromatic and distinctive, with a hint of smoked sea salt up front. Offers flavors of pear, yellow apple and peach at the core, with lime zest and herbal accents of lemon verbena, lemon balm and honeysuckle, plus a touch of fresh ginger. All of the flavors reverberate with fresh acidity and cardamom details on the finish. Drink now through 2038.—M.W."

- Wine Spectator (May 2025), 95 pts

Producer Information: Ferren Wines

Matt Courtney and David Wherritt founded Ferren, a Sonoma Coast winery, in 2013, after an eight-year apprenticeship with the famous Helen Turley of Marcassin. Ferren is dedicated to producing tiny ...
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