Lot #24 Fisher Vineyards

This “High Elevation Heritage” barrel auction lot represents a special selection from the 20th consecutive vintage produced from the winery’s Mountain Estate Vineyard. First planted in 1999 to a selection of Dijon clones, this hillside site is located at an elevation spanning 1,000 – 1,300 feet on a steep, northeastern facing hillside. Owing to its mountain aspect, these vines receive cooler morning light and minimal exposure to hot afternoon sun, which has proven ideal for the gradual ripening and maturation of Chardonnay grapes. This site perennially produces tiny clusters boasting brilliant minerality and classic Chardonnay character.

Founded in 1973 by Fred and Juelle Fisher – and now led by three siblings of the second generation – Fisher Vineyards produces terroir driven, estate grown wines. Blessed by significant contributions over five decades from several of California’s great wine talents (including Paul Hobbs, Mia Klein, David Abreu, Aaron Pott and Adam Goodrich), Fisher Vineyards now releases nine estate grown, small-production bottlings each year.

“High Elevation Heritage” completed native yeast primary and secondary fermentations, aging on primary lees without the use of sulfur additions. It was aged in 100% French oak barrique (40% new) for 18 months. Rich in phenolic texture, the palate gives way to flavors of lemon zest, apple blossom, wet stone minerality and bright, mountain acidity.

WINEMAKER(S): Adam Goodrich

ESTIMATED BOTTLING DATE: April 2024
ESTIMATED SHIPPING DATE: December 2024

National Distribution: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY, Washington, DC

International Distribution: Please inquire for more information.

A winemaker dinner or store visit is offered in your market as part of this lot. Must be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.