A true expression of site and vintage with a focus on purity of flavor and a balance of fruit, tannins, and acidity.
2022 Apsara Cellars Chardonnay from Petaluma Gap, $60
Pale lemon color in the glass with aromatics of cut hay, baking spice, apple, and light floral notes. On the palate, the wine’s acidity is bright and pure, supported by freshly cut melon, Granny Smith Apple, and jasmine. There are barrel elements that add complexity to the wine with well-integrated flavors like brioche and croissant. The fine-grain French oak offers up structure to the wine, helping it age gracefully. The balance of the wine is kept lively and fresh with a low alcohol level, giving it the ability to be a perfect drink with or without food.
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VARIETAL COMPOSITION
Chardonnay
AVA
Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Valley
AGING
8 Months in 30% New French oak and 70% once-used French oak
HARVEST DATE
September 27, 2022
BOTTLING DATE
July 19, 2023
ALCOHOL
13.9%
PH
3.45
2021 Apsara Cellars Syrah from Sonoma Mountain, $80
Best of Class, Double Gold - Sunset Wine
Best of Class, Double Gold - Sonoma Harvest Fair
This wine is dark purple in the glass, opaque in nature, carrying a black Indian ink hue. The wine shows generous aromatics of black pepper, figs, plums, and dark fruit with a complex nose of vanilla, toasted coconut, and sage. The fruits are rich and dark, ripe plum, black currant, cedar, and cherry complement the more savory notes of black pepper, cured meat, and slightly crushed black olive.
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VARIETAL COMPOSITION
100% Syrah
AVA
Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley
AGING
8 Months in 30% New French oak and 70% once used French oak
HARVEST DATE
October 21, 2021
BOTTLING DATE
July 19, 2022
ALCOHOL
13.9%
PH
3.58
