2017 El Diablo Vineyard Chardonnay

Appellation: Russian River Valley AVA

By: Friedeman Wines

In: Sebastopol, CA

Winestyr Review

This designated Historical Site vineyard supplies fruit for some of the best wineries in Sonoma and it's easy to see why. More than 40% of the vines date back to the original 1940s planting and bring that site specific power, depth, and age-ability that, when coupled with Brooks' skills, equal an unparalleled expression.

What We Love

• Acclaimed vineyard site
• Powerful expression

This wine will age for more than ten years but can also offer intense pleasure now

Experience

Friedeman Wines is a micro-producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We are immensely proud to be the exclusive outlet to secure his wines.

Winery

Originally from the Chicago area themselves, the Friedemans' story behind their foray into winemaking epitomizes those we had in mind when we started Winestyr. Their first production, only 200 cases a handful of years ago, took place more or less out of a garage, and was so well received that it sold out to local residents before it could even be introduced to the outside public. They've since produced several more vintages, each a slightly larger production than the last (though still very small productions), and have continued to grow their craft business organically. This is the winery you want to hear about on a trip to wine country - the one only the locals know about and love because of its great product and fantastic people.