The New Marcassin
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The New Marcassin
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If you have been following our offers and reports on Sonoma the past few years, then you know the name Matt Courtney.

Matt Courtney is hands down one of the rockstars of Sonoma Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. He is the winemaking force behind Arista Vineyards that has become one of our most requested estates in Sonoma.

However, Matt’s personal project and winery is Ferren Wines. Prior to 2024 we would only have a few cases each release that were quickly gobbled up by devout fans. This year is the second year that we have more than a case or two of Ferren single vineyard Chardonnay that we can do a proper offer on Matt’s amazing wines.

As we have written about Matt in the past when highlighting why he is one of the most gifted chardonnay winemakers in Sonoma, Matt was the hands-on winemaker at Marcassin for eight years with Helen Turley. During his tenure, the amount of 98 to 100 point wines that they produced was astonishing. Simply put, Matt was an integral part of what made Marcassin one of the top producers of Sonoma Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

At Ferren and Arista, Matt has cemented the fact that it is not only Helen who has the golden touch with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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Arista - Chardonnay El Diablo Vineyard 2021 (750)
Arista - Chardonnay El Diablo Vineyard 2021 (750ml)
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Arista Winery was founded in 2002 by Al and Jancis McWilliams with the intent of producing small quantities of quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from The Russian River Valley District . The day to day operations are now run by... Read More

 
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Arista - Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2021 (750)
Arista - Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2021 (750ml)
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In the glass it pours a bright straw/green hue and shows off a bit riper profile than those of the Ferren wines taking on ripe aromas of wet stones delicate baking spices fresh peach and lemon candies. Medium to full-bodied and... Read More

 
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Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2020 (750)
Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2020 (750ml)
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The 2020 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is a blend of declassified barrels from Ferren's single-vineyard program. It was matured in 20% new French oak for 12 months and six months in stainless steel. It takes time to unfold from... Read More

 
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Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2019 (750)
Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2019 (750ml)
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#98 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2021

The salted butter lemon bar orange blossom and ripe melon flavors at the core of this white show generous purity and focus with fresh acidity and with a hint of Himalayan salt on the long expressive finish. The texture is smooth... Read More

 
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Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Frei Road Vineyard 2022 (750)
Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Frei Road Vineyard 2022 (750ml)
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The 2022 Chardonnay Frei Road Vineyard boasts exceptional textural density and palate presence. Apricot ripe pear tangerine peel chamomile and a kiss of French oak all build in the glass filling out the layers effortlessly. Readers... Read More

 
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Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Lancel Creek Vineyard 2021 (750ml)
Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Lancel Creek Vineyard 2021 (750ml)
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With a bright straw/green hue the 2021 Chardonnay Lancel Creek Vineyard is from steep west-facing slopes on Goldridge soils planted by Ulises Valdez and takes that next step up in the range with aromas of salted lemon honeydew... Read More

 
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Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Silver Eagle Vineyard 2022 (750)
Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Silver Eagle Vineyard 2022 (750ml)
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The 2022 Chardonnay Silver Eagle Vineyard is another absolutely pristine wine in this range from Matt Courtney. Chalk mint white pepper and slate meld into a core of chiseled citrus fruit. I especially admire the wine's translucent... Read More
 
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Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Volpert Vineyard 2022 (750)
Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Volpert Vineyard 2022 (750ml)
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The 2022 Chardonnay Volpert Vineyard brings together all the elements that make this such a great Chardonnay vintage at Ferren. Complex and dynamic in the glass the Volpert dazzles with its depth textural presence and overall... Read More

 
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Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Zephyr Farms Vineyard 2022 (750)
Ferren - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Zephyr Farms Vineyard 2022 (750ml)
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Elegant sleek and juicy with an intense core of lemon zest white nectarine and golden kiwi flavors that are pure and ripe. Aromatics of wild fennel and vetiver join an appealing touch of salted caramel apple adding roundness.... Read More

 
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Ferren - Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2020 (750)
Ferren - Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml)
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The 2020 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is a blend of declassified barrels from Ferren's single-vineyard program (specifically the Frei Road and Volpert vineyards). Matured for 18 months in 20% new French oak it has detailed scents... Read More

 
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