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Myrna Chardonnay 2023
Sonoma Valley
Myrna is a dry-farmed Chardonnay from two extreme mountain and hillside vineyard sites, reflecting a focused intensity of fruit and texture. The name Myrna, meaning “beloved,” is a tribute to the exceptional qualities of Chardonnay that captures intense minerality, texture, and a broad spectrum of flavors. Grown in the rugged terrain of the Mayacamas mountains, the vineyard’s remote location offers a breathtaking setting, with steep roads winding through towering redwoods to reach the high elevation of Bald Mountain. Here, Myrna expresses a rare purity and precision, making it a beloved reflection of its extraordinary terroir.
VINTAGE
The 2023 Moon Mountain vintage stands out due to consistent, mild weather and above-average yields, resulting in wines of exceptional density, concentration, and structure. The region's low-yielding vines, producing at half the level of Sonoma County’s average, benefit from extended hang time due to later bud break and harvest. The challenging soils and elevations stress the vines, producing fruit with intense flavors and a high skin-to-fruit ratio. The result is wines with powerful tannins, balanced acidity, and impressive aging potential.
Color
White
Blend %
100% Chardonnay
Appellation
Sonoma Valley
Reviews
James Suckling - December 10, 2025 "Preserved lemons, lanolin, crushed stones, dried mangoes and citrus blossoms on the nose. The palate is silken and textural, with bright acidity and a mouthwatering mineral edge. A very complete chardonnay with partial malolactic to soften the cool vintage and bring it into harmony. Very good."
Vinous - February 1, 2026 "The 2023 Chardonnay Myrna is brisk, airy and finely cut. Lemon peel, chalk, mint, lime, sage and white pepper all grace this airy, nervy Chardonnay from Far Mountain. Drink it over the next handful of years."
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