Beautiful aromas of tropical fruit, melon and perfumed lemon mingle with hints of slate.

Like a secret code unlocked by our winemakers, The Key embodies everything that we know about making great Chardonnay.

This Chardonnay has a refreshing first impression in the aroma of fresh cut pineapple fruit with just a touch of grassiness.

Alluring fruit aromas of Meyer lemon and fresh pineapple. On the palate, a round, rich mouthfeel accentuates Wildcat’s signature high-tone notes of honey and spice.

Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay always delivers something special and unique, and this vintage is no exception. Both intricate and exotic, this wine begins with alluring aromas of Asian pear and fragrant orange blossom.

Capturing the richness and beauty that have made the Sangiacomo Vineyard famous, this wine begins with opulent aromas of apricot and honeysuckle that leap from the glass. 

The grapes for this Chardonnay came exclusively from Wildcat Mountain Vineyard, owned by Steve MacRostie and his partners Nancy and Tony Lilly. At Wildcat, the vines dig into the sparse volcanic soil and stand firm against the strong winds that race in off of the Pacific Ocean most afternoons. 

Long famous as one of the key growers for the Chardonnay that won the famed 1976 Judgement of Paris Tasting, the Bacigalupi family are winegrowing icons in the Russian River Valley. This Chardonnay comes from a property that neighbors our MacRostie Estate House on Westside Road—the acclaimed Bacigalupi Frost Ranch.

Planted by the Pellegrini family in 1975, this exotic and enticing Chardonnay shows spice and floral oak aromas with notes of Meyer lemon and fresh pear.

Beautiful aromas of tropical fruit, melon and perfumed lemon mingle with hints of slate.

The nose shows sweet oak spice, honeydew melon, tropical and peach with a subtle clove note. On the palate the entry is crisp and balanced, with notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers and jasmine.

This prized site in the Russian River Valley has been farmed for more than 40 years by renowned winegrower Kent Ritchie. The vineyard is planted to the Wente Selection of Chardonnay, which grows on gently rolling hillsides in sandy loam soils with striations of sandstone. The Russian River Valley’s famous clockwork fog keeps this site cool, and provides ideal conditions for growing a classic expression of Chardonnay.

The Key embodies everything that we know about making great Chardonnay.  On the palate, this magnificent Chardonnay is a study in cool-climate purity and grace.

The Tollini Vineyard Chardonnay is a new favorite at MacRostie Winery. Lemon-lime aromas mingle with a hint of juicy mango inviting a first sip.

Elegant and age-worthy, the Mirabelle Vineyard Chardonnay offers vibrant tropical flavors, with layers of green melon, gooseberry and a slight hint of toasty brioche. 

The grapes for this wine came from three exceptional vineyards in the famed Russian River Valley appellation, with each of these beautiful sites bringing something unique and appealing to the blend.

From the far Sonoma Coast to the Russian River Valley to Carneros, our master blend Chardonnay spotlights the history and breadth of our vineyard program. Fragrant aromas of honeysuckle and white peach leap from the glass, with notes of lemon and lime-oil adding complexity and intrigue. On the palate, it is a study in cool-climate purity and grace, with extended barrel aging imparting a lovely hint of perfumed oak that adds nuance to the bright citrus flavors, which carry through to a long, sophisticated finish.