Valravn Sonoma County Chardonnay 2024 Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine From the world famous Japanese

From the world famous Japanese whiskey producing Nikka distillery

It is delightful with a fresh mint finish

Equal parts Mencía and Caíño Tinto from Salnés Valley

and one just outside the tiny village of Freestone

Brewed in collaboration with Almanac Beer Co

Valravn Sonoma County Chardonnay 2024 Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine From the world famous JapaneseValravn takes its name from a supernatural raven out of Danish folklore, which is a lot of mythology for a Sonoma Chardonnay, but the wine backs it up. The project comes from the team behind Banshee and has been working Sonoma County fruit for over a decade, with winemaker Rob Fischer leaning on long standing grower relationships. This Chardonnay is barrel fermented, which gives it a richer, rounder shape than you would expect at this level. It is a