FEL wine is named in honor of producer Cliff Lede’s mother, Florence Elsie Lede who was a home winemaker. The grapes for this delicious Chardonnay are grown in California’s Anderson Valley, a paradise for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The broad diurnal shift, a 30 t0 50 degree temperature difference from peak day temperature and nighttime’s coolest temperature allow the grapes to ripen, yet maintain acidity. The winemaking process with fermentation in neutral oak, and no malolactic fermentation shines the focus on the juicy apple, pear, peach fruit and lively acidity. As of January 1, 2023 all wines labeled with an AVA located in Mendocino County must also include “Mendocino County” on the label.
FEL Wines, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Chardonnay 2021
By Rebecca Murphy