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TFV Chardonnay

Thomas Vineyard was originally planted in 1974 and acquired by Donum in 2016, though we had worked with fruit from this vineyard since our first vintage in 2001. In need of a full replant when we acquired it, the vineyard started producing fruit again in 2021. This wine is a blend from across Thomas Ferguson Vineyard (TFV) and demonstrates the importance of terroir, as it presents a different flavor profile than our Carneros Pinot Noirs, despite being sourced just a mile away.

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TFV

Originally planted in 1974 by Thomas Ferguson, this ranch officially became part of the Donum portfolio in 2016, though we had sourced fruit from this site for our Carneros Estate Pinot Noir during the 2000s. Following a complete vineyard redevelopment, we harvested our first fruit from this property in 2021. Just a mile away from our Estate, TFV stands out for its rocky terrain, scattered with large cobblestones, and its lighter-colored, silica-rich soils. These conditions make it one of the most unique sites in Carneros for both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Soil Types
  • Haire Clay Loam
  • Goulding Clay Loam
Varietals
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
Clones
  • Calera
  • Martini
  • Mt. Eden
  • 667
  • Pommard
  • 54
  • Wente
  • Inglenook (ME)
  • 214 (CF)

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