Frei Road, Chardonnay
    Ferren Wines

    Frei Road, Chardonnay, 2021

    95/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2021

      6x75cl

      DP

      £575.12

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    Invariably exciting, the 2021 Frei opens up with vivid, high-definition fruit on the nose, grapefruit pith and citrus oil, and a smoky note too. Frei is always the vineyard with the highest acidity and the focus that brings makes for a thrilling wine, giving a keen edge to the fruit and an overall sense of energy. The combination of ripe fruit, with salt and energy shot through it is irresistible. Matt Courtney’s Frei Road comes from the famed Martinelli Zio Tony vineyard, the very same site that Marcassin pulled fruit from. A single clone, Dijon 548 makes up the blend. This vineyard has been farmed by the Martinelli family for generations and continues to be tended by George Martinelli. A mild climate graces this corner of Sonoma, and Chardonnay grapes ripen slowly in the well-draining Goldridge soil. Located near the village of Graton in the rolling hills south of the Russian River, Frei Road Vineyard produces a wine of great complexity, tension, and minerality.

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    Critic Reviews

    95/100
    Antonio Galloni,
    Vinous
    The 2021 Chardonnay Frei Road Vineyard is an explosive, heady wine. It is also a terrific example of how much the Ferren style has shifted away from the outright opulence of the first years. Tangerine peel, passionfruit, white flowers and mint soar from the glass. A hint of reduction lingers on the steely finish. All this needs is time.
    drinking window 2025 - 2031
    date of review 02/2024

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    Specifications

    Country:
    USA
    Region:
    California
    Appellation:
    Sonoma Coast
    Producer:
    Ferren Wines
    Grape Variety:
    Chardonnay
    abv:
    14.5%

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    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.