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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. This fog-shrouded mountaintop vineyard is a classic Sonoma Coast site. Cool and challenging, it yields wines of great distinction.

This prized site in the Russian River Valley has been farmed for more than 40 years by renowned winegrower Kent Ritchie. Benefitting from clockwork fog, and planted to the famed Wente selection, it produced a dazzling Chardonnay in 2017. Offering enticing hibiscus, peach and pineapple aromas, this wine is just plain gorgeous. The perfumed floral and stone fruit elements continue on the palate where they are underscored by a silky richness that carries the wine to a long, luxurious finish.

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.

A blend of grapes from several excellent vineyards in unique cool climate areas across Sonoma County, our signature Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is consistently noted for its excellent value and superb balance.

From renwoned wine grower Charles Heintz' namesake vineyard in the far west Russian River Valley, this old-vine chardonnay is complex, with classic citrus layers and tropical notes. 

The grapes for this beautifully distinctive Chardonnay came exclusively from Steve MacRostie’s own Wildcat Mountain Vineyard. This fog-shrouded mountaintop vineyard is a classic Sonoma Coast site. Cool and challenging, it yields wines of great distinction every year—and 2015 is no exception. On the palate, it is round and rich with alluring layers of Asian pear and fragrant orange blossom, as well as signature Wildcat notes of honey and spice.

A blend of grapes from several excellent vineyards in unique cool climate areas across Sonoma County, our signature Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is consistently noted for its excellent value and superb balance. 

Charles Heintz has been growing some of California’s finest Chardonnay grapes for decades. His namesake vineyard is located in the westernmost part of the Russian River Valley, making it our coolest climate site. Charlie says, “It’s like growing Chardonnay in a rain cloud out here.” These unique conditions create stunningly complex wine with classic citrus layers and tropical notes of Brazilian Feijoa fruit and honey. Though supple and mouth-filling, a vibrant streak of acidity adds poise and precision to the generous fruit.

For three generations, the Sangiacomo family has grown some of California’s most renowned Chardonnay. Recognized as master winegrowers, their fruit is prized for its remarkable quality and delicious flavors. We have been proud to work with the Sangiacomos since our debut 1987 vintage, and our love affair with their vineyard continues today. This dazzling wine displays vivid layers of lemon zest, key lime and Braeburn apple that glide to a lingering finish.

Planted by the Pellegrini family in 1975, Olivet Lane is now managed by the fourth generation of the family to be involved in winegrowing.  This exotic and enticing Chardonnay shows spice and floral oak aromas on the nose that meld with notes of Meyer lemon and fresh pear. A crisp entry unfurls into a creamy mid-palate, enhanced by flavors of Braeburn Apple and lime zest that linger during the long, complex finish.

In the world of California wine, the Dutton family is legendary. They have been growing grapes in Sonoma County for generations, and their knowledge of the land is unparalleled. The fruit for this Chardonnay came from four acclaimed vineyard sites. Vibrant and fresh on the palate, with a beam of elegant natural acidity that provides energy and balance, the citrus and tropical flavors carry through to a long, refreshing finish.