We are fortunate to work with two outstanding Durell Vineyard Chardonnay blocks that blend with synergy and result in exceptional wines each vintage. These two blocks of Old Wente clone Chardonnay have formed the Sojourn Durell Chardonnay since 2012. The 2022 vintage offered lower yields and the Chardonnay berries were tiny and sparse, leading to greater intensity in the wine. We picked the blocks about a week apart. Both blocks were picked at night to retain freshness and allow us to extract only the highest quality juice. This wine offers a unique combination of apple and citrus fruit aromas with layers of minerality. It is expansive yet balanced, with great acidity, firm structure, and a long finish.
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International Wine Report
"I loved the 2022 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay from Sojourn with its light lemon-gold core and a silver rim. Golden apples, white peaches, marzipan, lemon cream, and bitter herbs all define the aromatics and deliver a subtle Burgundian character on the palate. Medium bodied, integrated with lemony acidity, and a yummy lemon citrus and toasted almond finish complete the wine." - Jeremy Young, International Wine Report
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Wine Enthusiast
"The nose of this native -yeast-fermented Chardonnay is bright and citric. Zesty lemon aromas dominate, while charming white flower notes add to the complexity. The palate is fresh and mouthwatering, with flavors of ripe pear, apple, quince and hints of baking spice and chalky minerality." - Tom Capo, Wine Enthusiast
Durell Vineyard
Sonoma Coast
More than 25 wines from Durell Vineyard have earned 92+ points, making the site one of Sonoma County’s most sought-after vineyards. Durell sits on the southeastern edge of the Sonoma Coast appellation–thirty miles east of the Pacific Ocean, 10 miles north of the northern stretches of San Francisco Bay, and just south of a 2,400-foot mountain range.