The 2022 vintage was another warm and fast-paced year. Warm temperatures continued into summer setting the stage for full ripening, fresh acidity and beautifully balanced fruit. Our 2022 Estate Chardonnay is creamy, rich and elegant with complex aromas and flavors of baked bread, pear, hazelnut, and toasted marshmallow. This is an age-worthy wine of exceptional quality known for its full mouthfeel and exquisite long finish.

Pale yellow and straw gold in the glass. Refreshing aromas of just-picked star fruit, white peach, parmesan rind and yellow apple perfume the nose. Meyer lemon and Gala apple flavors flood the medium bodied palate. The finish is both crisp and mouthwatering, making this a perfect pairing for bacon wrapped shrimp, lavender goat cheese, Pad Thai and angel food cake with whipped cream.

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 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 2021 Carol Ann Chardonnay opens with enticing aromas of toasted hazelnut and lime flower, with accents of citrus fruit. On the palate, this wine has balanced lemon fruit notes, crisp acidity, and racy minerality, making it the perfect food-friendly Chardonnay. Carol Ann pairs beautifully with halibut crudo in citrus ponzu.

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 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.

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.

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.

Aromas of pear, melon, honeysuckle, apple, and brioche fill the nose. The palate is bright, offering creamy texture and flavors reminiscent of crème brûlée.

Pale straw color. Aromas of light tropical fruit and fresh pear with lemon zest, fig, and notes of vanilla and spice. The palate is silky and refined with brown sugar and toffee notes through the finish.

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.

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.

The 2021 Little Patch Chardonnay is medium-bodied with a round, rich and creamy texture that is balanced by generous notes of baked pear, peach, spice, and vanilla cream.

The 2021 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.

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.

Our 2022 Patrick’s Vineyard Chardonnay opens with an intriguing bouquet of butterscotch, ripe apple, dried pear, and toasted oak. The aromas carry through to the full-bodied palate adding a touch of tropical pineapple. Vibrant acidity lends a long, textural finish. Pair with shrimp scampi, herb-roasted chicken, or creamy pasta.

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.

The 2022 Courtney Chardonnay opens with aromas of fresh lemon curd and lemon-lime zest. This wine has brined minerality and is mouthwatering, lean, and fresh. On the palate there are faint notes of white peach and nuance of fresh pineapple. This is the perfect wine to pair with your springtime pea, feta, and prosciutto frittata.

The nose offers a beautiful medley of citrus and mandarin zest. This wine has a lean mouthfeel with bright acidity and mineral notes that complement delicate fruit flavors of ripe pineapple, pear, and peach. The briny minerality is mouthwatering,
lean, and fresh. This is the perfect wine to pair with spring green lasagna or a brunch charcuterie board.

The 2022 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 lemongrass, butter, green apple, and pear. The palate delivers luscious viscosity and a lingering, velveteen mouthfeel. Chalky minerality and notes of citrus finish off with hints of nutmeg and coconut.

Lively and impactful, this chardonnay has aromatics of toasty baked apple pie with spice, fresh honey dripping from the comb and floral notes. This coastal wine has lovely acidity with a smooth, creamy weight and plays nicely with the soft hints of butter cream and caramel. This chardonnay will brighten any day, or mood!

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.

Our 2021 Wright Creek Chardonnay presents rich aromas and flavors of baked pear, apple, and Meyer lemon. A full, and luxurious texture fills the palate with a creamy structure leading to a mineral finish.

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 wine is rich and round, opening with aromas of Meyer lemon, pear, golden apple, toasted marshmallow, and vanilla bean. The palate shows incredible depth with layers of Bartlett pear and graham cracker leading to hazelnut and baking spice on the finish.

The 2021 Felta Chardonnay is defined by its bright acidity and mineral finish. This wine displays desirable layers of lemon, nectarine peach and vanilla flavors, enticing sip after sip.

This wine marries sweet nuances of toasted graham and caramel with white flower, and fresh pineapple. The palate is beautifully balanced, the oak and acid providing structure for lemon citrus fruit and confectionery notes of vanilla wafer and honeycomb. A racy minerality lingers through the finish.

This wine marries aromas of honeysuckle flowers with toasted graham and fresh pineapple. The palate is beautifully balanced, the oak and acid providing structure for sweet confectionery notes of honeycomb and toasted meringue. Pineapple, oak, and racy citrus minerality linger 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.

The wine opens with rich aromas of toasted vanilla with ribbons of caramel. On the palate, the wine has prominent tones of French oak, and flavors reminiscent of toasted marshmallow, crème brûlée, and floral honeysuckle notes. It is balanced, full-bodied and complex, and pairs beautifully with lobster tail in a butter cream sauce.

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.

Our 2022 Chardonnay is beautifully balanced with juicy stone fruits and fragrant golden apple aromas and flavors. The palate fully delivers with a creamy, viscous mouth feel that highlights the crisp fruit flavors and adds to the complexity.

Lively and impactful, this chardonnay has aromatics of honeysuckle, light toasty oak, pear spice, and lychee, with hints of confectioners sugar, mineral, and lemon. This coastal wine is bright up front with more oak impact on the palate. Notes of toasty rice cake lead to a nice, long lingering 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.

Our 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.