2021 Rorick Chardonnay, Cruse Wine Co.

This wine comes from a unique site high in the Sierra Foothills just outside of the town of Murphys. The vines are own-rooted and planted in 1974 in schist soils over a limestone bedrock and was recently purchased by Matthew Rorick and his family. The vine age, elevation, and rocky soils create incredibly low yielding vines with the tiniest of clusters. Aromas of orange blossoms, apricot, and sweet cream lead to a palate of fresh citrus, ripe pear, and white flowers with a pleasing mineral finish.