Vineyard: Abbassi

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Sips of Recently Tasted California Wines (11.11 10/8/2017)
Sips of Recently Tasted White Wines (10.12 6/14/2015)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Bravium
Terragena Vineyard

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Terragena Abbassi Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay

11.8% alc., pH 3.35, TA 0.69, 71 cases, $29. Released June 1, 2017. 40+-year-old Chardonnay vines planted on .75 acre, clone 37 on 110R rootstock planted in a silty to sandy loam. Aged in 2/3 neutral and 1/3 new French oak barrels coopered in Hungary. · Light golden yellow color in the glass. Aromas of green apple, yeast and parchment. Austere and racy in style with flavors of lemon-lime, greenest apple and papaya embellished with high-strung acidity and a soprano finish. This wine is not particularly enjoyable on its own, but may be more appealing with the appropriate food to balance the bright acidity. Score: 86. Reviewed October 8, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Bravium Abbassi Vineyard Sonoma Carneros Chardonnay

13.5% alc., pH 3.33, TA 0.7, 212 cases, $34. Sourced from an old vine vineyard planted in 1976 to Wente clone Chardonnay. Whole cluster pressed, fermented in Hungarian oak barrels, most of which had been seasoned for 4 years. Partial malolactic fermentation. Unfined. · Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. Those nose opens nicely over time to reveal pleasing aromas of white peach, honey, vanilla and a hint of floral goodness. Bright flavors of lemon and pineapple are presented in a crisp style with a welcome hint of oak seasoning and a slightly shrill, soprano finish. Score: 88. Reviewed June 14, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »