More About the 2021 BENOVIA THREE SISTERS FORT ROSS SEAVIEW CHARDONNAY After a recent tasting with winemaker Mike Sullivan, it became abundantly clear: Benovia’s latest releases elevate the winery to the pinnacle of Sonoma’s elite, shining alongside Aubert, Marcassin, Kistler, and Williams-Selyem. Sharing exceptional vineyard sites with iconic producers like Martinelli and Marcassin, Benovia crafts wines that embody the region’s finest qualities: balance, finesse, and fruit purity. A prime example is the 2021 Three Sisters Vineyard Chardonnay. Sourced from the prestigious Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, this vineyard, meticulously farmed by the renowned Martinelli family, produces some of Sonoma’s most character-driven Chardonnays. The 2021 vintage is a masterclass in Burgundian-inspired elegance, showcasing the vineyard’s coastal influence with layers of minerality, focused purity, and concentrated fruit flavors. Each sip is a profound expression of terroir. In terms of tasting notes, the 2021 Benovia Three Sisters Fort Ross Seaview Chardonnay presents aromas of citrus blossom, green apple, and a touch of wet stone. On the palate, flavors of lemon curd, pear, and a subtle hint of vanilla from the oak aging shine through, balanced by a refreshing acidity. The finish is long and elegant, with a lingering minerality that reflects the unique characteristics of this coastal vineyard. This Chardonnay can be enjoyed now for its vibrancy but also has the potential to develop further complexity with a few years of aging.