Ceritas May Release

WINE TALK
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Fall release is coming up next Thursday. Wines on deck are:

2014 Porter-Bass Vineyard Chardonnay / Sonoma Coast

2014 “marena” Chardonnay / Sonoma Coast

2014 Hellenthal “Old Shop Block” Vineyard Pinot Noir / Sonoma Coast


Can someone remind me if “marena” is the chard equivalent of “costalina” ?

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My notes on the 13 Marena say it is a blend of young vine Porter and Heintz. Not sure if that is the case for 14, but I’m sure they’ll have some description when the offer comes out.

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Yes, it’s a blend from the various vineyard sites made for (somewhat) younger drinking. I tasted it at the winery last week and it was delicious. We also got to taste the 2014 Hellenthal and it was very good as well.

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Anybody buying?

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Porter Bass is one of my favorite domestic chards… will have to check my budget to see if i’ll buy any “marena”

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Bought some Hellenthal. Have quite a bit of Ceritas Chardonnay on hand. Ceritas is the only producer I buy from the Sonoma Coast. Had the 2012 Elliot Pinot last night and was beautiful after an hour decant; 12.9 alc. and so much flavor!

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Order in. Had to show some restraint knowing that I have other purchases coming around the corner…which could result in a budget buster (isn’t that always the case…or cases :wink:.

Ordered 3 Porter Bass and 3 Hellenthal. Uncorked a 2010 Escarpa Pinot a few weeks ago that was terrific…

Cheers,
JP

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I’m trying to curtail my Cali purchases, so only jumped on 3 of the Porter Bass Chard and 3 of the Hellenthal Pinot. Quite happy to have a little Ceritas in my cellar.

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The Ceritas whites are consistently amazing, reds just good IMHO. Regardless, I have no more room in my cellar. Kinda bummed about no more Ceritas. [shrug.gif]