The 2023 Courtney Chardonnay opens with aromas of lemon-lime zest and hints of honeysuckle. This wine has a lean profile with expressed minerality and mouthwatering acidity. Flavors of citrus medley, pineapple fruit, and clover honey coat the palate.

2024 growing conditions were great from the start. Abundant seasonal rains and consistent weather patterns kept the growing season on schedule. Aromas of apple pie, baked bread, toasted marshmallow, vanilla cream and lemon curd fill the air. The palate is rich and creamy with poached pear, hazelnut, and cinnamon delivering an elegant interpretation of the terroir and vintage.

The 2024 Estate Chardonnay opens with notes of banana, vanilla, lemongrass, honey, Meyer lemon, and plenty of wet slate and river rock minerality. Flavors on the palate mirror the nose, adding stone fruits and toasty oak characters to round out this medium-bodied delightful Chardonnay.

This Chardonnay is a wine of character with pleasant aromas and pale lemon-yellow color. The nose is buttery with sweet aromas of tropical fruit and cherry blossoms. On the palate, the wine is soft and silky with notes of brioche and tropical fruit that return pleasantly on the finish and a slight mineral note that adds complexity. It is a medium-bodied wine that goes well with white meat served with buttery sauces or crab.

This decadent Chardonnay opens with lush pear, peach, lemon chiffon, graham cracker, and toasted marshmallow aromas. On the palate, spiced apple, apricot, and vanilla buttercream combine with the beautifully creamy texture to create an opulent profile with an elegant finish.

The 2023 opens with aromas of brioche, toasted graham, and accents of caramelized brown sugar. On the palate the wine is medium bodied, showcasing notes of ripe pineapple fruit, toasted vanilla wafer and marzipan lingering on the finish.

Founder’s Block is known for producing wines of exceptional character. The 2022 is a delight for the senses with enticing aromas of nectarine, baking spice, ginger, and white flower. The richness of this wine is beautifully balanced with subtle minerality and bright acidity supporting layers of stone fruit and baked apple flavors. Serve lightly chilled with smoked salmon with lemon aioli and toasted brioche, fresh peach salad with baby greens, goat cheese and pistachios, or a garden pizza with basil pesto.

The 2023 Carneros Chardonnay offers beautifully balanced fruit with richness imparted by time in French oak barrels. It displays an elegant profile of bright gala apple and lemon zest intertwined with vanilla crème and graham cracker notes. The finish is long and layered.

Our 2023 Estate Chardonnay offers a beautiful bouquet of apple pie, baked bread, pear, peach, honeysuckle, flint, and vanilla. The palate displays excellent weight and creamy smooth texture with crème brûlée, pineapple, baked tart, and nutmeg carrying it through the finish.

Emelia’s Cuvée Chardonnay opens with mouthwatering aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, pear, golden apple, vanilla, and baking spices. The palate exhibits a luscious profile, offering baked apple, spiced pear, nutmeg, and butterscotch.

The 2023 Reserve Chardonnay offers a fresh and compelling take on the classic California Chardonnay style. The wine first introduces a deep golden color in the glass then meets the nose with notes of yellow apples, caramelized pineapple, almond cookies, and pears. The palate delivers luscious viscosity and a creamy mouthfeel. Chalky minerality and notes of melon finish with hints of flint and woody spices. 

The 2022 Felta Chardonnay is defined by its bright acidity and mineral finish. This wine displays desirable layers of baked pear, toasted oak, peach, lemon zest, and vanilla cream, enticing sip after sip.

The 2024 Sonoma County Chardonnay opens with aromas of graham cracker, butterscotch, pear, baked apple, and toffee. The palate delivers a beautiful compilation of pear, buttercream, nutmeg, lemon chiffon, caramel, and lemon honey.

The 2022 Alexander Valley Chardonnay offers a bright, fresh profile. Aromas of lemon, quince paste, and vanilla spice lead to flavors of yellow apple, tangerine, and grilled pineapple on the palate. Toasted marshmallow, caramel, and brioche round out the finish. Serve this wine with mixed baby greens with roasted butternut squash, hazelnuts, and apple cider vinaigrette, or Dungeness crab macaroni & cheese.

This is a smooth and creamy wine made from our premium Chardonnay block on the estate. Aromas of golden apple and Bosc pear reveal confectionery caramel, toasted meringue, and brioche flavors on the palate. We suggest enjoying this wine paired with pan seared rock fish with lemon butter.

This elegant Chardonnay has tropical fruit aromas of crushed pineapple and lemon curd. Refined white nectarine and Meyer lemon zest flavors are balanced with a bright acidity and complemented by toasted marshmallow and a luxurious texture from 100% oak aging. The finish is long and elegant. 

The 2022 Reserve Chardonnay exemplifies the picturesque Carneros growing region. Opening with deeply complex aromas of apple crisp, caramel popcorn, golden delicious apple, quince, and créme brûlée, this wine beckons the first sip. On the palate, the creamy texture is layered with intriguing flavors - Bartlet pear, peach cobbler, graham cracker, and toffee, culminating in a long, indulgent finish.

The 2024 Steel Chardonnay offers aromas of fresh lemon zest, brined salinity, and accents of lime fruit. On the palate, this wine has flavors of white peach, hints of kiwi and citrus fruit with a crisp finish reminiscent of Fuji apple. This is the perfect wine to pair with a spring green pea shoot salad or ceviche.

The 2024 Viognier opens with enticing aromas of rose blossom, tropical guava, mango, and peach. On the palate, lemon cream and tropical fruit with noticeable mid-palate viscosity, lead to a crisp finish.

The 2022 Little Patch Chardonnay is medium-bodied with a round, rich and creamy texture that is balanced by generous notes of apple pie, baked bread, pineapple, and a hint of vanilla spice. Fresh acidity carries it through the finish.

The Winner's Circle Chardonnay is packed with fresh fruit flavors - apple, pear, peach, honeydew melon, vanilla, and a touch of oak. The palate is crisp, bright and energetic with a long, juicy finish.

This wine opens with confectionery aromas of crème brûlée crackle and toasted hazelnut. On the palate, balanced fruit and oak are the backbone supporting layers of flavor reminiscent of brown sugar caramelized pineapple. Toasted meringue lingers on the rich, opulent finish. This wine would pair perfectly with crispy skin branzino.

Dominique is the quintessential Russian River Valley Chardonnay, opening with aromas of maple, bacon, golden apple, fig, and hazelnut that give way to flavors of caramelized pineapple, ripe apple, and graham cracker. Balanced acidity complements the layers of concentrated aromas and flavors, while a toasty finish further characterizes this beautiful wine.

Our 2022 Wright Creek Chardonnay presents rich aromas and flavors of baked pear, spiced apple, toasted marshmallow and white flower. A full and luxurious texture fills the palate with a creamy structure and flavors of caramel apple pie, vanilla and green olive, leading to a long smooth finish.

This wine is the ideal blend of fruit and creaminess, with intentional depth and brightness. Baked pear, vanilla, baking spice, apple and butterscotch aromas are dashed with a bit of lemon zest. 50% malolactic fermentation adds texture to the wine that is perfectly balanced with peach salinity and a clean finish.

The 2022 Willamette Valley Chardonnay is an elegant wine with beautiful, delicate aromas of stone fruit and lemon peel with soft hints of caramel and roasted almonds. The palate has a lively entry full of bright citrus that transitions into a creamy mid-palate with a touch of fresh baked bread. The finish is soft with a lingering minerality and notes of wet stone.

Our 2024 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay offers a bright, lively profile. Aromas and flavors Fuji apple, lemon curd, honeydew melon, toasty oak, and baking spices are complemented by flinty minerality and a touch of nutmeg.

The 2023 Carol Ann Chardonnay opens with enticing aromas of toasted vanilla, brioche, and toasted almond. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine has notes of confectionery white flower, citrus fruit, and graham cracker, finishing with nuanced lime zest and clover honey. Carol Ann pairs beautifully with halibut crudo in citrus ponzu.

Emelia’s Cuvée Chardonnay opens with mouthwatering aromas of baked apple, caramel popcorn, quince, fig, and nutmeg. The palate is rich and full with flavors of graham cracker, nectarine, ripe pear and notes of toffee through the finish.

The winter of 2021-2022 had minimal rainfall adding to drought conditions in Sonoma County and the North Coast region. With mild Winter and Spring temperatures, budbreak was ahead of average. Summer was warm and dry, with above average temperatures in August and September, leading to a early and fast ripening harvest. The warm weather resulted in ripe fruit flavors like white peach, apricot, apples, and nutmeg spice, with notes of graham cracker, vanilla, pear, quince, and nectarine on the nose.

This wine was 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 apple, pear, peaches, a hint of citrus, and a slight minerality. It finishes long with a beautifully balanced acidity.

The 2023 Patrick’s Chardonnay opens with a mouthwatering bouquet of ripe apple, dried pear, and a hint of lime wrapped up in toasted marshmallow and butterscotch. The full-bodied palate offers creamy texture and vibrant acidity, bringing out layers of tropical flavor. Minerality lingers on the long finish. This wine is an excellent option to serve with classic fettuccine Alfredo, or garlic risotto topped with seared scallops.

Our 2023 Willamette Valley Chardonnay opens with delicate aromas of white flower, stone fruit, lemon peel, caramel, and toasted almonds. The palate is a beautiful compilation of subtle wet stone, citrus, and fresh baked bread.

The 2023 Founder’s Block reflects 100% native yeast and is unfined and unfiltered. This “hands off” approach allows the grapes and vines to shine. After 12 months in 100% new French oak, the Founder’s Block Chardonnay exhibits a creamy richness, marked by apricot, honeysuckle, and slight minerality on the long, decadent finish.

This elegant Chardonnay has aromas of spiced pear and exotic mandarin with hints of vanilla and fresh cream. Bold flavors of pear and white nectarine are balanced with rich layered textures, a bright acidity and complemented by a luxurious texture from 100% oak aging. The finish is creamy, long and elegant. This wine pairs perfectly with Asian pear salad, halibut and lemon beurre blanc and toast almond cake.