Marimar Estate La Masia Chardonnay

Marimar Estate belongs to the Torres family, which became famous in Spain. This winery is located in the rolling hills of western Sonoma County, in the Russian River appellation. Here, a perfect microclimate prevails for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Only 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the vineyard is influenced by the cooling breezes and drifting sea mist. That is why Marimar chose this privileged location to produce the finest wines and uphold the Torres family name. Marimar Torres moved to California in 1975. After two years of searching, she purchased the land and began planting the vineyard in 1986. Today, 30 hectares are planted with Chardonnay and 30 hectares with Pinot Noir.

The low yields of La Masia Chardonnay

The vines are kept very short to allow the wind to pass through. The vines face east, ensuring the Chardonnay grapes receive ample sun. Yields are very low, but the harvest that arrives is of outstanding quality. Marimar Estate produces a total of only 15,000 cases, divided between Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Incidentally, it gets its name from the Spanish word "La Masia" for "farmhouse." This beautiful farmhouse is designed to resemble a classic Catalan farmhouse. When the grapes arrive at the farm, they are inspected again, and only the very best bunches are used in this top-quality Chardonnay. After pressing, this La Masia Chardonnay undergoes a long oak aging period of up to 12 months in the Marimar Estate cellars. It can fully develop, and the wine is of outstanding quality.

Full and very powerful this Marimar Chardonnay

Anyone who enjoys full-bodied, oak-aged Chardonnay wines will be absolutely delighted with this one. Upon pouring, we see a dark golden yellow color. The aroma is richly creamy with hints of peach, apricot, and a touch of vanilla. Swirl the glass vigorously, and we smell a distinct swath of cedar wood accompanied by some toasted nuts. The palate is wonderfully oily, abundantly creamy, and, of course, just the right amount of spice. On the back of the palate, lovely nuances of tutti frutti and apricot jam remain. The long finish completes the whole experience.