2023 Olivet Lane Chardonnay
Estate Grown & Bottled
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Vineyard Designation
Olivet Lane Vineyard
Harvest Date
October 20 & 31, 2023
Acid
4.64 g/L
pH
3.53
Aging
20 months in French Oak, 33% New
Bottling Date
July 23, 2025
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Vineyard Designation
Olivet Lane Vineyard
Harvest Date
October 20 & 31, 2023
Acid
4.64 g/L
pH
3.53
Aging
20 months in French Oak, 33% New
Bottling Date
July 23, 2025
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2023 Olivet Lane Chardonnay opens with delicate aromas of Asian pear, honeydew, and jasmine. On the palate, layers of Honeycrisp apple and crème brûlée unfold with a rich, lingering mouthfeel.
Vineyard Notes
The Olivet Lane Vineyard is a heritage site, with the distinction of being among the earliest plantings of Pinot noir in the Russian River Valley. The vineyard was established in 1975 by the Pellegrini family, with 30 acres planted to heirloom clone Old Wente Chardonnay. The Olivet Lane Vineyard features an undulating benchland of well-drained, gravelly, clay loam soil. Located just east of the Laguna de Santa Rosa, the vineyard is situated in the heart of Russian River Valley Appellation. The fog that defines our growing region lingers in our low-elevation neighborhood, protecting it under a cool white blanket from evening through the morning. These long, cool nights retain natural acidity in the grapes and support the distinctive bright fruit character of the wines.
Winemaker Notes
The winemaking process for our estate Chardonnay involves meticulous attention to detail and gentle treatment to capture the fruit’s distinctive characters and develop exquisite volume and silkiness in the mouthfeel. The Olivet Lane Chardonnay grapes are hand-harvested at dawn under the cloak of morning coastal fog. Bins of cold Chardonnay clusters are transferred by tractor a few yards to the winery, hand-sorted then pressed whole to achieve optimal delicacy. Primary and full malolactic fermentation take place in barrel, with frequent lees stirring until the final months of motionless settling for clarity. The wine is aged in barrels sur lies for 18 months and receives a singular racking just prior to bottling.
Food Pairing Notes
Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce, or Goat Cheese & Pear Crostini with Honey Drizzle