Migration Chardonnay
2021, Sonoma Coast, California
This dynamic and beautifully balanced Chardonnay offers aromas of pear, Fuji apple, brioche, lemon zest, toasted hazelnuts and orange blossom. On the palate, zesty citrus flavors are framed by energetic cool-climate acidity, with hints of crème brûlée and sweet baking spice emerging on the long, refreshing finish.
$39.99 / BOTTLE
$13.00 / GLASS
Dana Epperson
Migration Wines
A third generation Sonoman, Dana Epperson is the gifted winemaker who guides Migration’s exploration of world-class, Burgundian-varietal winemaking. Combining her extensive viticultural background with winemaking experience gained working in several top California wine regions, Dana practices a vineyard-driven approach to winemaking that accentuates the character and complexity of the renowned winegrowing sites Migration partners with.
Dana was raised in the heart of Sonoma County wine country. In her youth, she discovered winemaking from a family friend, noted winemaker Sarah Quider. This friendship inspired Dana to study food science and take extensive courses in wine analysis and viticulture at Cal Poly. While earning her degree, an internship at Ferrari-Carano solidified Dana’s desire to become a winemaker, and after university, she joined Ferrari-Carano fulltime, where she spent a year and a half gaining invaluable hands-on vineyard experience.
In 2007, Dana became the enologist for Edna Valley Vineyard in San Luis Obispo, and two years later, she became the enologist and took over grower relations for Napa Valley’s Artesa Vineyards & Winery, where she oversaw almost 25 different properties. At Artesa, Dana was mentored by Artesa’s winemaker, and former Duckhorn Vineyards winemaker, Mark Beringer. “Mark taught me to have a light touch as a winemaker and to create classic, balanced wines,” says Dana. “In a way, I studied the Duckhorn style before I ever joined the Duckhorn Portfolio team.” Following Artesa, Dana was the winemaker and managed grower relations for Napa Valley’s Jamieson Ranch Vineyard, which also includes the Reata, Whiplash and Light Horse brands.
