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The 2016 Abbey Ridge Chardonnay is produced from vines that have been growing for over 40 years in one of the highest-elevation vineyards in the Dundee Hills. Mineral aromas meld with nuances of quince and lemon grass. Its richly textured palate and mouth-watering acidity are very reminiscent of a fine Chablis. Learn More

Very delicate on the nose, this bottling offers aromas of nectarine, white-melon flesh, a hint of melon rind and light lemon spray. The palate is extremely textural, offering subtle flavors of lemon cream, chalk, lemongrass, ash and Brie rind that will live forever. Drink now through 2042.

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Notes from the Winemaker:
As we have continued our exploration of the vast diversity that California has to offer, we find ourselves increasingly drawn to the cooler climates. These wines offer vibrancy, freshness and clean delineation that engage both our curiosity and our palate.

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The 2022 Blank Stare pours a bright pale gold with an enticing shimmer of jade. Opening aromatics pilfer from the glass as it pours — notes of key lime, Granny Smith apple and hints of grapefruit, white pepper, frangipani and minerality. On the palate, the entry is crisp and fresh with bright lemon-lime, a touch of grapefruit and guava. The mid-palate and finish complement each other with a delicate and elegant fade of tropical mangosteen and lychee framed by youthful acidity.

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The wine is very expressive in the glass, where varietal character is conveyed through aromas of lemon curd, honeysuckle, kiwi, Fuji apple, creamy pineapple and toasted bread. The flavors are plush, oily, and concentrated but with an underlying crispness. Mountain apples and ripe stone fruit lead the path towards a lengthy citrus finish. Learn More

Since 1980 the Rutherford Star vineyard in the heart of the Rutherford Bench appellation has been the source of the Forman Vineyard Chardonnay. It has continued to produce consistent quality over the last 20 years. The wine emphasizes and develops a minerality which, with age, develops into a very racy and elegant food worthy wine. Learn More

Lemon and citrus pith lead the way with green apple, quince and a creamy leesy texture that envelopes the juicy and succulent youthful structure into a complete and utterly thrilling package that will drink well yung and age for 10 or more years. Learn More

This parcel is comprised of Mount Eden and Calera clones planted on a beautiful, sandy hillside on the outskirts of the property. This is a vintage using fruit from Duvarita, and while it is already impressive, the potential for this vineyard is limitless. Learn More

This wine explodes with aromas of lemon custard, matched with an undeniable freshness and hints of pineapple and exotic fruit. On the palate, the wine opens with bright fruit flavors, evolving into a rich mid-palate. A crisp, saline finish rounds out this expressive Chardonnay. Learn More

A stony coolness from the combination of the old vines and the stainless ferments brings a level of restraint and austerity that adds elegance to the layers that quickly build up on the palate. Fruit density from the low yielding vines and toasty notes from the barrel ferments add richness and length. For a cool climate chardonnay it displays remarkable amounts of fruit alongside the expected notes of citrus, stone and oyster shell brininess. Learn More

A passion for a more austere Chablis style wine from this noble grape has been my goal for more than 36 years. The wine emphasizes and develops a minerality which, with age, develops into a very racy and elegant food worthy wine. Learn More

The 2014 Vintage while certainly the qualitative equal of 2012 and 2013, has a rather different tone. These wines are brooding, intense, elegant and deeply textural. They are wines of meditation and grace and will provide years of growing, fascinating complexity. An incredible reminder of how precious the relationships are, with their own vineyards and the vineyards they source from. Learn More

The wine is very light golden in color with mineral aromas (that wet-stone, gravel, non-fruity component), as well as apple, cardamom, vanilla, toasted hazelnut, basil, and a slight hint of orange peel. All components are in harmony, offering a rich yet balanced mouth. Learn More

Another Sonoma Coast releases is the 2016 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard. Quince, buttered citrus, white flowers, creamed corn, and some smoky minerality all define this layered, medium to full-bodied, ultra-pure Chardonnay that has acidity, concentration, and length. It's another gem and all these 2016s are a significant step up over the 2015s.

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Planted nearly 40 years ago, ‘Trout Gulch’ sits 800 feet above sea level, just four miles away from the Pacific Ocean. Cool marine breezes and sandy loam soils keep grapes balanced and bright. This varietal Chardonnay is lively and bright, marked by notes of citrus, salt, stones, and orchard fruit.

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