Left Continue shopping
Your Order

You have no items in your cart

Ceritas, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Porter-Bass Vineyard, 2020

$89.99

Get 10% off purchases of 12+ bottles of wine.
(Use code 10OFF at checkout.)
In stock and ready to ship

John Raytek founded Ceritas in 2005 after working at Flowers, Rhys, and Copain. His wife Phoebe Bass grew up farming the Porter-Bass vineyard—her family's biodynamic property in Sonoma Coast. The winery name, Ceritas, means "mineral expression of the soil." Their philosophy: the vineyard is the true author of the wine. This Chardonnay comes from Old Wente clone vines on the vineyard's north-facing side, where the extended growing season captures optimal ripeness while maintaining acidity. Fermentation uses indigenous yeasts, new oak is used sparingly, and the wine is neither fined nor filtered. Raytek employs an unusual technique: allowing slight mold to develop on must before wild fermentation begins—counterintuitive but reflecting confidence in vineyard health. The 2020 shows tangerine oil, hazelnut, and Chablis-like mineral intensity. All tension and verve.

YOUR DELIVERY OPTIONS:

  • Same Day Delivery - Call us at (212) 477-1315 for more details.



Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 92
"The 2020 Chardonnay Porter-Bass is all tension and verve. Tangerine oil, hazelnut, spice, dried flowers and subtle earthy tones all grace this nuanced, vibrant Chardonnay from Ceritas. All the elements are very nicely balanced." -Antonio Galloni

Details

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional