Drew Family Cellars Chardonnay Faite De Mer Farm Radiolaria 2021

Drew Family Cellars Chardonnay Faite De Mer Farm Radiolaria 2021Press 2 April May 2026 Direct Press Selection Drew Family Cellars was established in 2000 when Jason and Molly Drew discovered an old 26 acre apple orchard in the Mendocino Ridge AVA. They knew that the site of the Fate De Mer Farm with its ancient oceanic soils, south facing slopes, and location a mere 3 miles from the coastline was the perfect location to craft cool climate wines that convey precision and true varietal character. Their farm is

Herve Villemade is such a consistent winemaker

and also an herbal/brambly quality which gives the wine complexity and nuance

and cranberry lift

he stayed true to many local traditions

It's sourced from granitic soils in the Connor and Hodge vineyards in southern Oregon's Applegate Valley

“Some grapes

In this part of the Veneto region

Pair with capers

' that is declassified Cahors because of the use of Jurançon Noir

and a winemaker second

It's like squeezing a lemon on a boulder and licking it

as I wanted to really show my friends a different side of the wine business that was closer to my heart