Joyce Vineyard Chardonnay 2023
West Sonoma Coast
On the ridge just above Freestone Valley, linked together in chilly fog, sits Joyce Vineyard. Ernest leased and began farming the site organically in 2017. At only 3-acres and planted entirely to Chardonnay, it the smallest property we farm and one of the very coldest. Goldridge soil predominates and Clone 5 of Chardonnay will perennially deliver citrus flavors and bright acidity in this environment.
Canary yellow and crystalline in the glass, this Chardonnay carries both brightness and viscosity. Sourced from Joyce Vineyard, perched in the cool coastal reaches of the West Sonoma Coast, the wine channels the site’s ocean influence and mineral-driven soils. Aromas of sea breeze, pink lady apple, and wild herbs rise with clarity. The palate is finely focused, delivering Meyer lemon curd and a subtle reduction that marries seamlessly with salinity and oceanic minerality. Precision, tension, and site-specific acidity define this wine, offering a brilliant example of Chardonnay shaped by the Pacific’s proximity.
| Winemaker | Joseph Ryan | |
| Appellation | West Sonoma Coast | |
| Vineyard | Joyce Vineyard | |
| Farming Method | Organic | |
| Aging/Cooperage | 40% New French Oak Puncheon | |
| Brix at Harvest | 21.2 | |
| Alcohol | 12.7% | |
| Production | 180 cases |