2024 Ceritas 'Carex' Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, USA Hamilton • Syrah from Ruben Solarzano’s

• Syrah from Ruben Solarzano’s vineyards in Los Olivos and Foxen Canyon

zero SO2 added

sandy soil

clay-alluvium-limestone parcel with vines planted in 1974

2024 Ceritas 'Carex' Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, USA Hamilton • Syrah from Ruben Solarzano’sThe vineyard was planted in 2004, using a unique selection of Old Wente Chardonnay, renowned for producing tiny clusters of zippy Chardonnay. The site is planted meter by meter, requiring the vines to ripen 10 12 clusters, resulting in a depth of flavor and complexity similar to Porter Bass. Porter Bass is cultivated using the same selection of Old Wente. Being so closely planted, the fruit sees little in the way of direct sunlight allowing the skins