Common Phenomena 2018 Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley

The Russian River Valley is a special place for winemaking. Cold, foggy nights melt into warm days. The special Golderidge soil (a mix of fractured sandstone and sandy loam) mixed with the climate and influence of Burgundian winemaking means that most of the wines coming out of this region are phenomenal. Even when compared to other releases from the region the Common Phenomena is special. The blend is incredibly rare, you don’t often see these two grapes together. In the blend, the Chardonnay has a classic structure. It’s power and poise with a rich and concentrated texture. The Sauvignon Blanc brings beautiful acidity and aromatic intensity. They complement each other perfectly. When you taste this wine you can tell what each brings to the blend, and why they are such a good match. Judges rave about this wine too. It was awarded 96 Points, a "Best of Class" nod, and a Double Gold medal (unanimous Gold from every judge!) at the 2019 Harvest Challenge.