2022 Migration Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Keefer Ranch
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Highlighting lush, layered flavors, bright acidity and impeccably balanced French oak, Migration is dedicated to crafting wines from the finest cool-climate winegrowing regions. Planted by Marcy Keefer in 1996, and situated in the cool heart of the Sonoma Coast, Keefer ranch has earned acclaim as one of California’s grand cru-caliber vineyards. Located on an eastern-facing slope with ideal Goldridge soil, our prized block of Keefer produces a beautifully textural Chardonnay with lovely tension and soaring flavors of peach, Fuji apple and citrus.
Jeb Dunnuck
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Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% estate Chardonnay
Winemaker Notes
Showcasing why the fruit from this vineyard is so highly prized, this tantalizing wine beckons with aromas of stone fruit, Fuji apple, lemon curd and white floral blossoms. On the impressively structured palate, refined tannins, bright acidity and sweet hints of vanilla and custard add nuance and complexity to the citrus and stone fruit flavors.
Production
While the 2022 growing season in the Sonoma Coast was compact and eventful, it produced wines with lush, refined tannins, opulent layers of fruit and lively natural acidity. Thanks to warm summer temperatures, we began harvesting our warmest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyard at ideal ripeness in mid-August. The arrival of a significant heat event near Labor Day gave the remaining vineyards a final push to ripeness and we concluded harvest in mid-September. Overall, the quality was spectacular. The Chardonnays have beautiful citrus and tropical aromas and lush, concentrated flavors, with the Pinot Noirs offering supple, refined tannin and luxurious layers of dark berry fruit.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Vineyard Designation
Keefer Ranch
Acid
0.61 g/100 ml
pH
3.42
Aging
Aged 10 months in 100% French oak 39% new, 61% neutral
Fermentation
75% Malolactic Fermentation
Alcohol %
14.20
Jeb Dunnuck
91
