Drew Family Cellars Chardonnay Faite De Mer Farm Radiolaria 2021
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Press 2 • April/May 2026 Direct Press Selection
Drew Family Cellars was established in 2000 when Jason and Molly Drew discovered an old 26 acre apple orchard in the Mendocino Ridge AVA. They knew that the site of the Faîte De Mer Farm with its ancient oceanic soils, south facing slopes, and location – a mere 3 miles from the coastline – was the perfect location to craft cool climate wines that convey precision and true varietal character. Their farm is certified organic, which continues a 30 year continuity of organic farming on the site.
The 2021 vintage of “Radiolaria” is the first estate Chardonnay from the Drew’s Faîte De Mer Farm. The “Radiolaria” is composed of three different blocks with three different soil types planted to Burgundy clones of Chardonnay; Dijon 548 and Dijon 76, and a Californian clone; Wente. Radiolaria is the term for the ancient sea plankton that comprises these ancient soils that were formed on the seafloor and were pushed up as part of the formation of the Mendocino Coast Ridges. This site is certified organic and regenerative.
The proximity to the coast exerts a clear saline, mineral, citrus influence that is both balanced and intense. Fresh lemon and lime and a touch of pith are complimented by a delicious saline and mineral structure, with just enough of a lactic note to lend a bit of luxuriousness to the finish. The wine ferments on native yeast and goes through malo-lactic conversion. The “Radiolaria” sees 18 months in neutral oak Foudre and seasoned French oak, with 15% new oak. Jeremy Hernandez
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