Neyers Vineyards Bruce's Journal
News from the Wine Spectator, with a great review
By Bruce Neyers
Saturday 22nd April, 2023
We are delighted to report that the 2021 Chardonnay ‘304’ from Neyers Vineyards was featured in the recent ‘Wine Spectator’ article highlighting “Ten Terrific California Values up to 91 Points”. Here’s what they had to say:
‘For white wines, it’s all Chardonnay here, each version offering a different take on Sonoma style. Neyers co-founder Bruce Neyers has an affinity for Chablis, which is on display with his 2021 white. Winemaker Tadeo Borchardt fermented this wine in a type of stainless-steel tank known as “304”, hence the name of the bottling.’
“Fresh, clean and crisp, showing a core of Meyer lemon, Honeycrisp apple and pear flavors that are intense and juicy, with a hint of crunchy sea salt lingering on the finish. Drink now. 90 Points” – Mary Ann Worobiec
Lake Hennessey in February after several winter rainstorms. The reservoir — which serves as the primary water supply for the City of Napa — is full once again. It sits at the entrance to Sage Canyon, the home of the Neyers Vineyards wine making facility we built in 1999.
Vintner Paul Larson after putting in a full day during last fall’s harvest. The camera is pointing northwest towards the hills separating Sonoma and Petaluma.
A cluster of Shot-Wente Chardonnay grapes from the Larson Vineyard in Carneros. Note the varying sizes of the berries, and that many are small, allowing for even more flavor from the grape skins.
It’s always a good sign when the water cascades down the stone waterfall at the winery. We are nearing 40 inches of rain for the year.
Neyers Chardonnay 304 Sonoma County
