Tucked away just east of the town of Occidental, Charles Heintz Vineyard is one of the region’s oldest historic vineyard sites. This site begged for wine grapes, specifically Chardonnay, with its classic Goldridge sandy... Read More
Aromas of tart lemon zest, toasted coconut, roasted almonds, sour green olives, cardamom, yellow flowers and sweet marzipan. Suspend all expectations of “Chardonnay-ness.” The startling bouquet of tropical, spicy and... Read More
Ripe green apples, stone minerals and musky honey. The palate is both firm and expansive, with a generous pinch of telltale Jurassic salt lengthening the complex, penetrating flavors of greengage and candied lemon. The “partial... Read More
Dry and lean with some more traditional notes of green apple and citrus upon opening, this wine goes through a metamorphosis the longer it’s exposed to air - green apple notes give way to baked apple, and citrus notes mellow... Read More
County Line Chardonnay unfurls with a delicate roundness, offering notes of lemon curd, golden delicious apple, acacia honey, and jasmine blossom. A hint of flintiness coupled with lean acidity quenches the palate, and lends a... Read More
Citrus-driven notes, with a sprinkling of yellow apples and pineapples. On the palate, the wine has refreshing minerality, a touch of well-integrated oakiness, and crunchy pears.
Pure, mineral expression of Chardonnay delivers crushed stones, hints of chalk, and laser cut precision. Made from grapes grown on 40-50+ year old vines.
The wine presents a pale yellow color and a discreet, mineral nose highlighted by notes of lemon. On the palate, it is rich and fleshy, with a fresh, tangy finish that opens up delightfully.
A pale yellow in glass with aromas of fresh cut hay, apples, and citrus. A brisk acidity keeps the wine lively and is signature of this mountain grown fruit. A long finish with brioche and citrus.
The nose is poised and elegant, with inviting aromas of orchard fruits, toasted marshmallows, nougat and praline. The palate is energetic and laser-like in focus, leading to a crunchy, salivating finish that adds weightlessly... Read More
Pretty scents of quince, poached pear, spring honey, chalk and roasted almonds. The medium-bodied palate is satiny, savory and expansive with dynamic flavor layers and a very long finish.
A very elegant and precise bouquet, which offers subtle leesy scents. The palate is underpinned by a fine line of acidity, concentrated yet tensile, with fresh pear and lemon thyme notes on the finish. As good a Mâcon-Villages,... Read More
Medium-gold in color. Aromas of key lime, peach, and lemon pith. Medium-full bodied on the palate, with a refreshing acidic grip. Aged in barrel for 12 months before being racked to concrete and stainless steel for an additional... Read More
Notes of ripe pear and apple backed by a fresh structure of well-balanced acidity. The wine lingers through the broad finish with concentrated citrus, fine minerality and light-footed fade that belies the richness of fruit.... Read More
The close distance to the Pacific Ocean and sandy soils of the vineyard give this wine it's freshness and an aroma of seashells on the nose with soft, white flowers, yellow apple skin, tarragon, and french vanilla. The palate... Read More
Pear and citrus notes on the nose and delicious flavors of pineapple and apricots on the palate. Harvesting the fruit early maintains the natural fresh acidity.
100% Chardonnay from Manciat's oldest vines, which average 30 years and are planted on a slope of clay-limestone soils. Jean considers this to be his finest plot. The hand-harvested fruit is whole-cluster-pressed, naturally... Read More
Lovely stone fruit and citrus fruit flavors. The wine is unoaked and is a quite unique expressive of Chardonnay which has wonderful underlying acidity and a beautiful freshness which balances perfectly with the aromatic fruit.... Read More
Ripe apple, zesty citrus, and a touch of buttery goodness,
Fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and neutral French oak barrels, then racked to all older French oak barrels and left sur lies until the completion... Read More
Subtle, discreet oak spice nicely supports citrus and apple flavors. Hints of flint and mineral notes chime in on the finish. A very complex and well-structured Washington Chardonnay.
An initial impression of rich, buttery cream quickly turns to aromas of honey and lightly toasted almonds, followed by tropical aromas of pineapple, citrusy lemon and crème brulee. The wine is refreshing on the palate,... Read More
