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Marine Layer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Hawk Hill 2022

White Wine from California, United States
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Marine Layer sources from fog-soaked coastal vineyards, with Hawk Hill—just east of Freestone—standing out for its Goldridge soils and cool marine influence. These elements drive low yields and vibrant acidity in Chardonnay.

The 2022 was hand-harvested, native-yeast fermented, and aged 11 months in French oak (38% new). It shows coastal structure and salinity, balancing richness with sharp precision and site transparency.

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As the wine world veered away from power and ripeness and towards freshness in elegance in the last 15 years or so, it was inevitable that cooler climates would become more and more desirable – especially as global warming is driving traditional vineyard temperatures in the opposite direction.

This is especially true in the New World. Outside of Europe, our vineyards have the reputation of being located in warm sites that easily produce ripe fruit. Think of California’s hot Central Valley, where most of the state’s wines are produced. But California – like Argentina or Australia for that matter – also has cooler climates. And it is these cooler sites that are now playing the starring role in our wines.

So it is that Baron Ziegler and Rob Fischer became obsessed with the idea of producing wine from top sites along the Sonoma Coast. These are very cool, thanks to fogs that roll in off the ocean and keep the sunlight out. That fog is called the “marine layer”. So they named their winery Marine Layer.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 90
"The 2022 Chardonnay Hawk Hill Vineyard is an exotic yet tense wine. Even in 2022, the wine remains pretty nervous, especially on the mid-palate, where the feeling is decidedly on the leaner site. Chalk, white pepper, mint, white flowers and citrus peel abound." -Antonio Galloni

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied