Matt Taylor Wines Komorebi Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
(Sonoma Coast, California)

About Matt Taylor Wines
Matt Taylor Wines is eponymous for a reason; these bottles contain an inimitable intersection of place and viewpoint. A Sonoma County native from three generations, Taylor has pursued wine knowledge across the world, studying and working in Xerez, Burgundy, Hawkes Bay, Mendoza, Cafayate, the Russian River Valley and Napa Valley. It all led him to the same conclusion: wine should be as thorough an expression of place as possible.

Winemaker's Notes
Komorebi Chardonnay is produced from the Komorebi Vineyard which sits 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean on the West Sonoma Coast. The wine is 100% whole-cluster pressed, fermented in a concrete egg vessel where it remains for 9 months, aged in neutral 600L Demi-Muids for 18 months, and further aged in bottle just over one year. The inspiration for the Chardonnay was to fully express the vineyard site which is dry-farmed by hand, organically and biodynamically.

Tasting Notes
Intense tart yellow citrus and orchard fruits, moss, lemon sea salt seaweed/Nori, captured coastal sunshine, manzanilla/chamomile, citrus flowers and umami. This is incredibly balanced with wonderful tension, texture,  acidity and energy. A mind-boggling adventure into coastal chardonnay that continues to impress and broaden one’s understanding of the varietal. Superb!

Pairing Notes
The Komorebi Chardonnay pairs well with fresh seafood and fish. A traditional roast chicken dinner is also a wonderful match for this wine.

Technical Details
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Farming: Dry-farmed, Organic & Biodynamic Practices
Alcohol: 13.96%
Harvested: September 8, 2