Region: Sonoma Coast, California

Vintage: 2021

Composition: 100% Chardonnay

History: Crafted by Russell Bevan, one of the most sought-after winemakers in California today, Addax is an artisan winery founded by Brian Kearney and Josh Peeples. What began with a few friends and a few barrels of Cabernet in 2009 has evolved into a phenomenal portfolio of wines, including Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Petaluma Gap, and Sta: Rita Pinot Noir and a selection of Sonoma Chardonnays. After over a decade, they continue their quest to work with exceptional vineyard sites to produce wines with bold personalities. As a part of The Institution family of wines, made at 2100 Hoffman Lane, we utilize the winery in Yountville to highlight some of California’s most sought-after vineyards. Their dedicated cellar team is passionate about producing wines that stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the most sought-after wines in the world.

Tasting Notes:

This is a big, rich Chardonnay with plenty of intensity, depth, and balance. Notes of caramelized lemons, lavender, honeyed pears, and spice all emerge from the glass, and just a kiss of toastiness on the palate adds complexity.