2024 Ceritas 'Marena' Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, USA Thomas Batardiere ambient yeast fermentation and aging

ambient yeast fermentation and aging in older barrels for about 9 months

this Pinot Noir is farmed for low yields and picked by hand

a phenomenon nearly impossible to replicate today

- hana makgeolli

6% Marselan

2024 Ceritas 'Marena' Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, USA Thomas Batardiere ambient yeast fermentation and agingPracticing Organic 100% Chardonnay Selections from the Sonoma Coast including Charles Heintz, young vine Porter Bass and Occidental Valley Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast AVA) Hand harvested Fermented in neutral barrels to increase lees contact All native yeast fermentation and complete native malolactic fermentation Aged 12 months in neutral French oak and then consolidated to stainless steel for an additional 3 4 months.