Bibiana Gonzalez Rave crafts the Alma de Cattleya wines to be high-quality offerings that represent Sonoma County. Alma means "soul" in Spanish, and Cattleya is the national flower of her native country, Columbia. Making wine meant having to leave Columbia for other climates conducive to grape growing: leaving Bibiana to recognize her country, and her passion, in making this wine.
These Chardonnay grapes were grown in cool sites in the Sonoma County AVA. All sites are located between the russian River Valley and the "true" Sonoma Coast, which is fundamental to obtain the right balance between acidity, texture, softness, and length.
This Sonoma County Chardonnay bursts with heady aromas of spiced pear, toasted vanilla bean, and red apple skin as its richly hued profile shimmers with pale lemon and youthful greenish undertones. On the palate, lively acidity flanks layered flavors of honeycrisp apple, juicy pear, and white peach, while whispers of wet stone and white flowers give added complexity.
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 91 POINTS - "The 2023 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) has such an impressive depth of fruit and texture for an entry-level wine. Sweet white peach, nectarine, chalk and mint unfold in a rounded, pure, fresh Chardonnay with ample charm. "
JEB DUNNUCK 91 POINTS - "The 2023 Chardonnay is very appealing on the nose, with notes of fresh peach, citrus blossoms, zesty citrus, and wet stone. This medium-bodied white has a lovely, silky texture, although it cleanses the palate with fresh acidity and floral notes. It’s showing exceptionally well now and is going to show its best over the next few years."
WINE SPECTATOR 90 POINTS - "Shows lemon sorbet, tangerine juice and pomelo flavors on a juicy and sleek frame. Details of ginger, lemongrass and lemon verbena add aromatic pop, with touches of crunchy sea salt, shortbread and white flowers for an air of elegance. Drink now. 1,100 cases made."
These Chardonnay grapes were grown in cool sites in the Sonoma County AVA. All sites are located between the russian River Valley and the "true" Sonoma Coast, which is fundamental to obtain the right balance between acidity, texture, softness, and length.
This Sonoma County Chardonnay bursts with heady aromas of spiced pear, toasted vanilla bean, and red apple skin as its richly hued profile shimmers with pale lemon and youthful greenish undertones. On the palate, lively acidity flanks layered flavors of honeycrisp apple, juicy pear, and white peach, while whispers of wet stone and white flowers give added complexity.
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 91 POINTS - "The 2023 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) has such an impressive depth of fruit and texture for an entry-level wine. Sweet white peach, nectarine, chalk and mint unfold in a rounded, pure, fresh Chardonnay with ample charm. "
JEB DUNNUCK 91 POINTS - "The 2023 Chardonnay is very appealing on the nose, with notes of fresh peach, citrus blossoms, zesty citrus, and wet stone. This medium-bodied white has a lovely, silky texture, although it cleanses the palate with fresh acidity and floral notes. It’s showing exceptionally well now and is going to show its best over the next few years."
WINE SPECTATOR 90 POINTS - "Shows lemon sorbet, tangerine juice and pomelo flavors on a juicy and sleek frame. Details of ginger, lemongrass and lemon verbena add aromatic pop, with touches of crunchy sea salt, shortbread and white flowers for an air of elegance. Drink now. 1,100 cases made."
