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. Elegant aromas of blossoming white flowers, lemon peel, citrus, and ripe pear are vibrant in our 2022 Pinot Gris. The palate is crisp and bright, with a touch of honeydew melon and a flinty finish. Great on a warm summer day as an apéritif or paired with fresh seafood and vegetables.

The 2024 Grüner opens with a bouquet of kiwi fruit and fresh nectarine. On the palate, the wine is crisp, offering bright acidity and light body. Flavors of white peach and pineapple dominate with a refreshing finish. This is the perfect brunch wine, served with leek quiche, sashimi, or fresh goat cheese and herb frittata.

Our 2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir offers fresh and fruitful aromas and flavors. Juicy notes of strawberry and watermelon are lifted by bright acidity, finishing crisp and clean. This wine is excellent on its own or served with cured meats, cheese and olives, or grilled shrimp with citrus vinaigrette.

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.

Our 2024 Oak Hill Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh, clean wine with lemon-lime citrus and white flower on the nose. Crisp acidity coupled with white peach, lime zest, and a distinct minerality make this wine an excellent apéritif., or paired with a variety of light cuisine. We recommend sea bass roasted with fennel and orange slices, topped with gremolata.

The fruit for this wine was harvested and sorted in the vineyard prior to arrival at the winery. The clusters were then carefully destemmed to keep the berries intact. Additional hand sorting removed any jack stems before the fruit was transferred to small, stainless steel, open-top fermenters. The juice and skins were cold-soaked for 4 days prior to fermentation and then gently punched down for several days. After primary fermentation was complete, the new wine was drained and the skins were gently pressed. This wine is 100% stainless steel fermented and aged.

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.

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 2021 Zoula Nunn Chardonnay is a rich, opulent wine. Aromas of caramelized sugar, and crème brûlée with nuance of clover honey flowers lead to a full, round mouthfeel. On the palate, the wine is lush with confectionery viscosity, toasted vanilla bean, caramel, and honey comb. This is a rich style chardonnay that pairs beautifully with aged cheeses or savory coq au vin.

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.

This Reserve Pinot Blanc combines mouthwatering aromas of pear and honeydew melon with notes of lime zest. The palate is mineral-driven with a briny character and complex interplay of acidity and richness that resolves on the lengthy finish. This wine pairs beautifully with grilled scallops, crab cakes, or pork tenderloin.

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.

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.

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.

This light but lively rosé bursts with a juicy, playful acidity that dances across the palate. The wine enters with a blast of pink starburst offering a sweet and tangy intensity that’s both nostalgic and refreshing. Beneath those candied peaches, watermelon, and a hint of blood orange add to a mouthful flavors. This wine is fresh, clean and crisp and perfect for a warm summer day.

Our 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is a bright and refreshing wine with aromas of stonefruit, lime, and mango. The palate offers abundant citrus flavors with orange blossom, mango, hints of pineapple and pear, and a crisp mineral 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.

The 2023 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.

Our 2023 Pinot Gris has beautiful aromas of ripe pear, crispin apple, melon, and floral notes. The palate continues in this medium-bodied wine with layers of tropical fruit, which exhibits depth and balance.

Mouthwatering aromas of kiwi, lemongrass, white peach, citrus and jalapeño fill the nose. The palate is bright and refreshing with notes of pink grapefruit and lime. A long creamy finish makes this wine an excellent pairing for raw oysters, goat cheese, or octopus salad.

Our Blanc de Noirs opens with aromas of lemon zest, rounded out by soft vanilla and a hint of tart cherry. On the palate, a creamy mouthfeel and perfectly balanced acidity carry this classic through the persistent finish. Fresh oysters, ahi tartare or lemon meringue complement this sparkling beautifully.

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 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 wine opens with enticing aromas of pineapple, mango, peach, lemon grass, and lychee. The palate offers ripe fruit and crisp citrus flavors of yellow peach, apricot, pear, lime zest, and lemon cream. The Fumé Blanc has bright acidity and crisp freshness from the cool, stainless steel tank fermentation, while the subtle oak character from neutral French oak barrels adds body, complexity, and depth.

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.

Our 2023 Sauvignon Blanc opens with aromas of white flower, passion fruit, guava, honeydew, citrus, and a slight touch of oak. The palate is beautifully balanced, offering crisp, balanced acidity, smooth texture and Meyer lemon on the finish.

Bright, clean, and refreshing are the defining qualities of this wine. Characters of white peach, citrus, kiwi-lime, honey, lychee, and orange blossom are lifted by plenty of fresh acidity. Notes of apricot and Meyer lemon linger through the crisp finish.

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.

Dominique strikes an elegant balance of fruit and oak. Vanilla spice, toasted marshmallow, and Bartlet pear aromas lead to complex flavors of caramel, honey, crème brülée, and lemon cream. The rich, round palate finishes long and full.

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 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 2022 Reserve Pinot Blanc is rich and complex with aromas of fresh pear highlighted by hints of honeydew melon and lime zest. The palate continues with flavors of pear, melon and soft, creamy vanilla. The bright acidity and briny minerality have a complex interplay with the balance of richness in this medium bodied wine complemented by an integrated and seamless mouthfeel.

The fruit for this wine comes from our best block of Sauvignon Blanc on the estate. The musqué clone makes this a highly aromatic wine, with tropical guava, peach, and nectarine notes. The palate is bright, with lively acidity and flavors of confectionery pineapple meringue accented by grapefruit and citrus on the finish.

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 Chenin Blanc captures both the terroir and the long history of Chalone Vineyard. The 2024 vintage is highly aromatic with notes of jasmine, pineapple, orange blossom, passion fruit and floral essences. The wine offers a lovely creamy texture, lifted by bright acidity.

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.