California Chardonnay

Arista Winery was founded in 2002 by Al and Jancis McWilliams with the intent of producing small quantities of quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from The Russian River Valley District . The day to day operations are now run by... Read More

The 2021 Chardonnay Russian River Valley is deeply fruited yet fantastically energetic! It has layered aromas of flint baked apples chamomile honey almonds and top notes of lemon peel. The medium-bodied palate balances rich fruit... Read More

Chanin Wines is dedicated to sourcing fruit from sites in California’s Santa Barbera County to create wines whose qualities reflect the individual vineyards in which these grapes are grown. There are no bottlings from blended... Read More

Chanin Wines is dedicated to sourcing fruit from sites in California’s Santa Barbera County to create wines whose qualities reflect the individual vineyards in which these grapes are grown. There are no bottlings from blended... Read More

Chanin Wines is dedicated to sourcing fruit from sites in California’s Santa Barbera County to create wines whose qualities reflect the individual vineyards in which these grapes are grown. There are no bottlings from blended... Read More

The 2018 Chardonnay Sanford and Benedict Vineyard The Twelve Rows shows a light hand in its expression of this historic Sta. Rita Hills site. Hints of apricot tangerine oil spice and tropical fruit all meld together effortlessly... Read More

The 2022 Chardonnay Chloe comes from three vineyards: Flora Marie (30%) El Diablo (30%) and Dumol's Bressay Estate Vineyard (40%). Grapes were harvested August 12 18 and 26. It has heady enveloping scents of peach quince lemongrass... Read More

The 2020 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard was harvested on September 12 and matured in larger 300- to 500-liter barrels. It opens with creamy new oak spices over baked peaches baklava beeswax and jasmine. The palate is... Read More

The salted butter lemon bar orange blossom and ripe melon flavors at the core of this white show generous purity and focus with fresh acidity and with a hint of Himalayan salt on the long expressive finish. The texture is smooth... Read More

The 2020 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is a blend of declassified barrels from Ferren's single-vineyard program. It was matured in 20% new French oak for 12 months and six months in stainless steel. It takes time to unfold from... Read More

Bold and intense with notes of salted butterscotch juicy pineapple lemon curd and tangerine marmalade at the core. Expands into complex elements of toasted marshmallow litsea oil shortbread lemon blossoms and sweetgrass. A vibrant... Read More

2021 Chardonnay Lancel Creek Vineyard comes from a west-facing site near Occidental two mountain ridges in from the Pacific Ocean. It has pure scents of nectarine quince peel spring honey toast and crème fraîche. The palate... Read More

A stunning concentrated and expressive Chardonnay with notes of orange blossoms candied lemon peel crunchy star fruit and pear. Offers accents of salted Marcona almond tarragon and lemon verbena plus a vibrant thread of acidity... Read More

Elegant sleek and juicy with an intense core of lemon zest white nectarine and golden kiwi flavors that are pure and ripe. Aromatics of wild fennel and vetiver join an appealing touch of salted caramel apple adding roundness.... Read More

A joint venture between the Hyde Family of Napa and the de Villaine family of Burgundy's Domaine de la Romanee Conti. The families related by marriage share long histories in French and Californian winemaking. In HdV and have... Read More

The 2021 Chardonnay Estate is precise and detailed despite its inherent generosity. The nose offers pure crushed apple flint dried hay and jasmine aromas. The medium-bodied palate features highly concentrated savory and floral... Read More

The 2023 Chardonnay Estate is laced with hints of tangerine oil chamomile citrus confit and white truffle. Like so many wines in this vintage the Chardonnay is delicate and gracious. The 2023 is more understated than in some recent... Read More

"Offers baked apple candied ginger and pear notes on an elegant and supple frame with lemon balm and lemon blossom accents plus a touch of salted butter. Shows wonderful harmony on the long expressive finish where hints of toasted... Read More

13% alcohol. From an own-rooted vineyard planted in 1972 at 1400 ft 3 miles from the Pacific (it’s Bohan Vineyard) this is fermented in French oak (20% new) and has minimum effective SO2 added. It’s sensational. Taut fine... Read More

Crisp, with good minerality, definition, and subtle richness is the 2001 Chardonnay Three Sisters Vineyard. Orange blossom, marzipan, citrus oil, crushed stones, and a touch of smoky scents emerge from this full-bodied 2001. It... Read More

The 2002 Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch tastes like a steely Chablis on steroids. Very intense notes of green apples, liquefied minerals, popcorn, nectarines, and citrus oil jump from the glass of this wine, which seems to have put... Read More