The 2020 Brut sparkling opens with aromas of toasted brioche, hazelnut, and lemon curd. On the palate, crisp mineral acidity and notes of lemon fruit lead to delicious toasted almond meringue flavors on the finish.

Founder’s Block is known for producing wines of exceptional character. The 2023 is an excellent representation of that. On the nose, stone fruit, spice, and subtle floral notes intrigue the senses. The first sip reveals baked apple, nectarine, and warm toasted oak spice. The rich, creamy mouthfeel is lifted by bright acidity, creating a well-structured, food-friendly wine.

Our 2023 Courtney’s Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay opens with toasted brioche, hazelnut, and vanilla bean custard. On the palate, the wine is mouthwatering, balanced, and viscous with good weight. It is rich in notes of crème brûlée, sweet creamy custard with confectionery vanilla wafer, and buttered popcorn on the finish. Pair with creamy pumpkin sauce over gnocchi with a crispy pork belly garnish.

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.

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.

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

Crisp and refreshing, the nose displays aromas of cut grass, watermelon and citrus. The wine shows pale lemon yellow in the glass with an acid-driven profile on the palate that surrounds citrus, cut hay and slight floral notes.

On the nose, passion fruit, lemon curd, and tangerine lead to a balanced and approachable palate with bright acidity and a rich, juicy finish with a touch of minerality.

The 2023 Storey Creek is perfumed and expressive. On the nose, layers of honeysuckle, orange blossom, and white flower swirl amid a warm base of barrel spice and vanilla. The palate is supple and creamy, with a graceful balance of citrus and green apple. Soft, textural richness flows across the mid-palate, perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity. The wine finishes with lifted energy and persistence.

The 2024 Fumé Blanc is crisp and full of bright fruit characters. Aromas of guava, apricot, and lychee lead to fresh pineapple, mango, peach, and lemon cream on the palate. This wine is light and refreshing - perfect for spring and summer dining al fresco.

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 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.

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.

This wine is teeming with tropical aromas - guava, passion fruit, pineapple, and lime zest. The creamy palate offers flavors of grapefruit and apricot with a burst of fresh acidity carrying it through the finish.

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 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.

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.

The wine opens with perfumed aromas of tropical guava juice and fresh nectarine fruit. On the palate, it has vibrant acidity, with round, rich viscosity and notes of ripe yellow peach, candied grapefruit, nectarine, and creme on the finish. This is a highly versatile wine, excellent with brunch, a summer sushi feast, or a hearty Thanksgiving spread.

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.

In the glass, the wine opens with an inviting bouquet of spring flowers and honeysuckle, layered delicately with hints of vanilla wafer and a subtle touch of graphite minerality. On the palate, vibrant green apple and a core of mineral tension provide lift and precision, while notes of caramelized tropical fruits add warmth and depth. The texture is round and supple, with a long, smooth finish. Pair with barbecue prawns, grilled salmon, or chicken picatta.

Our 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is a bright and refreshing wine with aromas of grapefruit, lime, and stone-fruit. The palate offers abundant tropical flavors with notes of lemon zest and melon, lifted by crisp acidity and minerality on
the 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.

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.

Riesling is known for it’s highly aromatic nature. Our 2022 is beautifully representative of that reputation, offering honeysuckle flowers and St. Germain. The mouthwatering palate is light-bodied and nuanced, exuding flavors of guava, citrus, and stone-fruit. This wine is an excellent pairing for Asian cuisine, especially Tom Yum Goong, or yellow curry.

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.

Our 2023 Pinot Grigio opens with enticing aromas of white peach, green melon, wet stone, and white flower. The palate is crisp and refreshing, showcasing citrus and honeydew characters with subtle minerality. Enjoy this wine with arugula salad with shaved fennel, linguine with white wine clam sauce, seafood risotto, or roast chicken with aromatic herbs.

The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc offers a bright, tropical profile on the nose and palate. Mango, papaya, and grapefruit are complemented by a slight minerality and fresh acidity that carries through the finish. This is an ideal wine for warm days on the patio, with or without food.

The 2024 growing season kicked off with cool spring temperatures. A few summer heat spells nudged the ripening along, while cool nights helped preserve acidity and freshness in the fruit. Harvest held a fast pace and delivered beautiful fruit quality.

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.

This wine opens with enticing aromas of peach, papaya, honeysuckle, rose water, and marshmallow. On the palate, flavors of mango, dried apricot, lemon meringue, and honey are lifted by beautiful, bright acidity through the finish.

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.

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.

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.

The 2023 Chalone Pinot Blanc was fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures until dryness, resulting in a fresh, medium-bodied wine. This wine opens with an enticing bouquet of nectarine, honey, honeysuckle, jasmine, and citrus with a touch of yuzu and quince. The palate delivers a luscious mid-palate with crisp acidity and a hint of minerality.

The Chalone 2023 Chardonnay Musqué displays golden yellow hues in the glass with pear, banana, orange blossom and generous honeysuckle on the nose. This is a medium-bodied wine, characterized by juicy lychee, ripe pineapple, and grapefruit flavors. Defined minerality and mouthwatering acidity provide an energetic and rewarding finish.