Current Release
2024 Chardonnay, Radian 750ML
Radian vineyard is located at the far western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills on steep slopes with large amounts of diatomaceous earth. The vineyard is a testament to vision, courage and perseverance as it is regularly blanketed by fog and buffeted by high, often gale force winds. The Chardonnay vines here struggle to set fruit, and the resulting grapes are extremely low yielding, with thick skins, highly concentrated flavors and relatively low sugars. The resulting wines are lean and intense, with a powerful sense of minerals, incisive acidity, and tremendous length.
Our block of Chardonnay (34B) directly faces the mighty Pacific Ocean on a steep hill at about 400 feet elevation. Ocean winds batter this site most of the day. We are amazed that vines can live on these meager hillsides. Yields were frightfully low in 2024, producing only 3 barrels.
The 2024 wine was barrel fermented by native yeasts in top quality French oak barrels, 33% new. The resulting wine went through full native malolactic fermentation in barrel and was aged for 17 months on its lees, without stirring, before selection, blending and bottling. The wine is racy, mineral driven and incredibly long. 3.32 pH and 6.8 TA
Not reviewed yet, but critics loved the 2023 version which was 94+ to 96 across the board.
Extremely Limited. Only 70 Cases Produced.
Our block of Chardonnay (34B) directly faces the mighty Pacific Ocean on a steep hill at about 400 feet elevation. Ocean winds batter this site most of the day. We are amazed that vines can live on these meager hillsides. Yields were frightfully low in 2024, producing only 3 barrels.
The 2024 wine was barrel fermented by native yeasts in top quality French oak barrels, 33% new. The resulting wine went through full native malolactic fermentation in barrel and was aged for 17 months on its lees, without stirring, before selection, blending and bottling. The wine is racy, mineral driven and incredibly long. 3.32 pH and 6.8 TA
Not reviewed yet, but critics loved the 2023 version which was 94+ to 96 across the board.
Extremely Limited. Only 70 Cases Produced.
Wine Profile
| Vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | White Wine |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Size | 750 ml |