Winemaker Notes
As Chardonnay has become the most widely planted variety in Sonoma County Seghesio wanted to take the opportunity to make their own unique and compelling Chardonnay that supports their mission to share the heart of Sonoma County. Their Chardonnay captures everything they love about the variety’s expression in Sonoma County. They have added in a small portion of the estate-grown Vermentino for a uniquely Seghesio twist, and set out to make a Chardonnay that is bright and focused with a kiss of oak and the pure, intense fruit characteristic of our signature style.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Sliced pears, apricots, white pears and wet stones on the nose. Medium-bodied with a smooth, stony and clean palate. Straightforward, fresh chardonnay. 60% Sonoma County and 40% Napa County.
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.