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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 2024 Chalk Hill Felta Chardonnay reveals an indulgent nose of apple tart, peaches, and honey, enriched by decadent notes of vanilla cream, crème brûlée, and baking spice from its time in oak. On the palate, this bright and floral wine balances a creamy texture and lush stone fruit with flinty minerality and sharp acid, culminating in a long salivating 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.

Our 2024 Wright Creek Chardonnay opens with an inviting bouquet of toasted marshmallow and baked pear, evoking the comforting scent of a fresh-baked apple pie dusted with spice. These warm, indulgent notes are accented by the subtle influence of toasted oak and a bright lift of Meyer lemon. On the palate, this wine is remarkably dense and rich, offering a complex profile that includes hints of beeswax. Its creamy smooth texture provides a luxurious mouthfeel, ultimately resulting in an elegant and wellbalanced expression of the estate’s terroir.

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 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. 

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 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.

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.

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, showcasing a beautiful tropical bouquet upon opening. The flavor profile is bright, with lively acidity and flavors of confectionery citrus, nectarine, and white peach. The creamy finish adds notes of grapefruit and lemon custard to satisfy the palate. Enjoy paired with fatty fish, cream sauces or Thanksgiving turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy.

The 2024 Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc is summer sunshine in a bottle. Aromas of Meyer lemon, a touch of gooseberry, and melon lead to lychee, citrus, and pineapple on the palate. Crisp acidity and minerality make this a delightful, easy drinking wine that pairs with a variety of cuisine.

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 2024 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris offers a fragrant bouquet of ripe pear, white peach, green apple, melon, and flowers. Layers of stone fruit on the palate are lifted by bright acidity, exhibiting remarkable depth and balance.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

A long, rainy start to the growing season and cooler than average spring and summer temperatures allowed the grapes an extended hang-time, yielding full flavor development. Our Windy Ridge Sauvignon Blanc opens with tropical fruit aromas and fresh lemon zest. The palate is bright and juicy with lemon curd, honeydew melon, and grapefruit flavors culminating in a refreshing, crisp finish.

Bright, clean, and refreshing are the defining qualities of this wine. Delicate notes of white peach, lychee, and lime are brought to life by the wine’s crisp acidity and minerality, making it a crowd-pleaser for special occasions or any night of the week.

The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc offers a light, refreshing style that is an excellent choice for warm summer days. Aromas of white flower, citrus, honey, and lime zest lead to flavors of fig, and cut grass with pineapple on the bright, zesty finish. Enjoy this wine sipped as an apéritif or paired with summer fare such as roasted salmon with risotto Milanese and asparagus.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.