This wine is a treat for the senses from the first swirl of the glass. Aromas of spiced pear, golden apple, graham cracker and toasted marshmallow lead to a rich and layered palate. Carmel popcorn, apple crisp, and lemon chiffon flavors are balanced by bright acidity and notes of buttercream on the finish.

The 2021 Courtney Chardonnay opens with French Chablis inspired aromatics - bright citrus zest tones, racy minerality, and nuance of toasted hazelnut. On the palate, this wine has bold acidity that pairs beautifully with fresh oysters or a myriad of seafood. Lean and light, with hints of faint white peach and chalky minerality make this the perfect, refreshing chardonnay for your summer beach-side sip by the glass.

This Chardonnay delights with aromas of citrus, pear, vanilla, graham cracker and buttercream perfectly balanced by vibrant, rich flavors of baked apple, apricot, cinnamon and hazelnut. Lingering creamy and toasted oak notes round out the finish.

This wine is especially unique as we worked with Proprietor Carol Ann Foley to create her “perfect” Chardonnay – a fresh, round, fruit-forward, and balanced, yet lighter style with notes of Fuji apple, stone fruit, citrus zest and a slight mineralty. It finishes long with a beautifully balanced acidity.

This wine entices with aromas of baked apple, caramel popcorn, apricot, quince, toasted marshmallow, and buttercream. Elegant, upfront ripe flavors of Bartlett pear, peach cobbler, graham cracker, butterscotch follow with baking spice on the smooth finish.

Our 2019 Handmade Chardonnay from the Kuleto Estate vineyards opens with tropical aromas of ripe pineapple and citrus, with warm notes of vanilla and spice. The palate is smooth and creamy yet balanced by a nice minerality and flavors of quince candy and lingering toasted oak. Enjoy this versatile wine with rich seafood or creamy pasta dishes.

Our 2022 Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay is rich and expressive. Upon opening, mouthwatering aromas of white peach, butterscotch, and waffle cone are present. The palate is rich and round with bright fruit flavors, caramel notes, and hints of oak lingering on the finish.

This is a smooth and creamy wine made from our premium Chardonnay block on the estate. Stone fruit, candied toffee, ginger and toasted brioche waft from the glass. The palate is lush and full-bodied with light acidity. Enjoy this wine paired with rich seafood, poultry, creamy pastas and cheeses.

Fiorella entices the senses from the first swirl of the glass. A bouquet of pear, honeysuckle, toasted marshmallow, and fig lead to rich flavors and a creamy mouthfeel. Peach, pear, vanilla, brioche, butter cream,and brown sugar flavors round out this elegant Chardonnay.

Emelia’s Cuvée Chardonnay is the perfect blend of nectarine, quince, pear, apricot and spices. Notes of graham cracker, toffee and lemon cream round out this mouthwatering Chardonnay.

The gently rolling Belle Terre vineyard, with well-drained, gravelly and sandy loam soils produces beautiful Chardonnay fruit that has been a mainstay at Chateau St. Jean since 1975. The newest vintage opens with aromas of pineapple upside down cake accented with vanilla and baking spices. Rich and full on the palate, flavors of green fig, pear, and banana bread lead to a lingering finish.

Our Reserve Chardonnay blends the most standout barrels from our different single vineyard programs for an expression of Sonoma County. 18 months aging in 50% new French oak adds hazelnut and crème brulée characters to notes of ripe yellow apple and spiced pear.