Winemaker Notes
A rich and memorable Chardonnay with creamy notes of vanilla bean, almond and a touch of tropical fruit. Balanced acidity and savory oak lead to a long, smooth finish.
This wine pairs especially well with creamy pastas, winter vegetables and shamelessly binge watching your favorite TV show.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Here's sunny California Chardonnay in a nutshell. Aromas of buttered toast, caramelized Bosc pear, and lemon pudding carry over to the creamy palate with a pop of juicy acidity; on the finish, judicious oak mingles with tangerine and pine nut brittle.
California’s most praised white wine, Chardonnay is also the state’s most planted white grape variety. Diverse terrain and microclimates allow for an incredible range of wine styles.
Chardonnay planted in the cooler, coastal zones takes on bright characteristics like lemon zest, key lime, green apple and wet flint. For this style, look to the chilly Sonoma Coast, Carneros, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Lucia Highlands and Edna Valley.
The inland zones of California’s coast, such as the Russian River, Sonoma, Napa and Livermore Valleys maintain a more Goldilocks-esque climate where both styles go. Early picking retains acidity and creates a leaner style but leaving the grapes to hang creates an approachable Chardonnay, balancing richness and finesse.
Chardonnay also plays a major part in the sparkling wine production of the Anderson Valley and Carneros.