Sonoma Cuvee, Farina Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Mountain 2007

The Sonoma Cuvee, Farina Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Mountain 2007 suffers from being both yeasty and bitter. Light gold with a green tinge, the wine throws off a rubber and yeast (is it ironic the vineyard is called "Farina"?)aroma, suggesting a problem in the fermentation and vinification process followed by timid citrus and guava aromas. The attack is velvety, a bit bitter, with a mineral aftertaste and a persistent bitterness on the finish. A big disappointment from Boisset Family Estates, which produces Chablis under J. Moreau, Chassagne-Montrachet under Bouchard Aine & Fils and Meursault under Ropiteau Freres. Score 9/20.