2019 Cattleya 'Call to Adventure' Chardonnay Russian River Valley

Winemaker Notes: A great representation of power, purity and finesse, this is a wine that offers ripe aromatics of baked apple and Meyer lemon tart, with hints of toasted almond skin. Unquestionable richness and concentration on the palate are harnessed by focused, refreshing acidity and a textured, complex mouthfeel.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wine Enthusiast - "Very subtle aromas of Meyer lemon peel, sea salt, baked apples and light butter make for a very smooth and pleasant entry to the nose of this wine. There's a strong chalky tension to the palate, where the fantastic grip unleashes flavors of citrus pith with a minty lift. It is a fascinating wine. "


Jeb Dunnuck - "The 2019 Chardonnay Call To Adventure comes from the Russian River Valley, yet it still has an almost Sonoma Coast-like focus and sense of minerality. Beautiful stone fruits, crushed rock, white flowers, honeysuckle, and toasted bread give way to a medium to full-bodied Chardonnay with beautiful purity of fruit, building richness, and a wonderful sense of freshness that carries through to the finish. It’s another beautiful, layered, rich but also fresh and pure Chardonnay that will have a solid decade of longevity. "


Wine & Spirits - "Bibiana González Rave made the first wine under her own label in 2011, from clone 15 chardonnay farmed by Jim Pratt. She continues to make Call to Adventure from that same block, allowing it to ferment with ambient yeasts in French oak barrels (50 percent new). The wine is remarkable for its freshness, as if rainwater or river stones could provide an umami taste of pear, sage and almond-scented fruit. Clean, clear, luscious and delicious, the wine’s fresh flavors last. "