2019 Cattleya 'Cuvee Number Five' Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

Winemaker Notes: Framed upon a profile of bright and complex aromas of lemon zest, crisp pear, and honeysuckle, this Chardonnay draws in the senses with its purity and focus. Flavors of lemon curd, fresh vanilla bean, and crushed rock harmonize with the complex, textured mouthfeel, focused acidity and lengthy finish to create a wine that is a true representation of the potential of this famed AVA.

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Wine Enthusiast - "Amazing aromas of Key lime pith, chalk and white blossoms are subtle and soft yet enrapturing on the nose of this bottling. The wine engages the palate with both zesty and rich aspects, as citrusy acidity enlivens the broad stone-fruit and sea-salt flavors."


Tasting Panel - "Another great wine from Bibiana González Rave, who was born and raised in Colombia (cattleya is Colombian Spanish for “orchid,” the country’s national flower) and trained in France at the University of Bordeaux. Her Chardonnay comes from maritime-influenced high-elevation vineyards and is aged in cellar for 15 months. Notes of pancake batter, lemon butter, and vanilla bean are topped with a dollop of orange cream; despite that richness, the wine’s smooth transition between flavor, good acidity, and billowy texture makes it feel weightless."