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This red comes from the Chalk Hill Estate, a 1,300-acre property with 300 acres under vine. “The site is pretty cold for Bordeaux varieties within Sonoma County,” notes Mari Wells Coyle, VP of winemaking. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged 20 months in 52% new French oak. The 2023 is exceptionally elegant, with ultra-fine tannins that coat the palate like cashmere. There’s excellent fruit depth, delivering rich, ripe black-fruit flavors that remain crisp and bright, layered with tobacco and pops of blue fruit on the vivid finish. Full-bodied, full-flavored, and beautifully layered—a gorgeous expression of the estate.

The Sonoma Coast Chardonnay from Chalk Hill is sourced from a mix of sites—Wobkin, Ramal, Chalk Ridge, Rail Road, and additional Russian River Valley vineyards. The fruit is whole-cluster pressed, cold settled, and fermented in French oak with full malolactic fermentation and lees stirring. It is aged 8–10 months in 23% new French oak. The wine offers a heady mix of yellow apple, grilled pineapple, lemon curd, and white peach, all laced with vanilla and well-integrated buttery, toasty oak. Brown baking spices add warmth, while generous, juicy acidity underscores the wine’s plush character and delivers a freshness that’s hard to beat. A decadent wine—yet balanced by its brightness.
There’s a lot going on with this Sauvignon Blanc. It’s fermented in barrel with biweekly bâtonnage for the first two months, then monthly afterward, and aged five months in French oak (12% new). The blend also includes 18% Sauvignon Gris. It’s absolutely delicious—heady and contemplative—with impressive midweight texture and tension. Layers of citrus and orchard fruit mingle with a salty, briny mineral character, accented by white flowers, almonds, and plenty of crushed sea salt on the lengthy, fruit- and mineral-rich finish. A cedarwood spice note is beautifully woven into the fabric of the wine, adding both texture and tension. I love the generosity here; it’s a wine you can pair with food, but it’s equally pleasurable as a solo sipper before or after a meal. Fantastic at this price.

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This red comes from the Chalk Hill Estate, a 1,300-acre property with 300 acres under vine. “The site is pretty cold for Bordeaux varieties within Sonoma County,” notes Mari Wells Coyle, VP of winemaking. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged 20 months in 52% new French oak. The 2023 is exceptionally elegant, with ultra-fine tannins that coat the palate like cashmere. There’s excellent fruit depth, delivering rich, ripe black-fruit flavors that remain crisp and bright, layered with tobacco and pops of blue fruit on the vivid finish. Full-bodied, full-flavored, and beautifully layered—a gorgeous expression of the estate.

The Sonoma Coast Chardonnay from Chalk Hill is sourced from a mix of sites—Wobkin, Ramal, Chalk Ridge, Rail Road, and additional Russian River Valley vineyards. The fruit is whole-cluster pressed, cold settled, and fermented in French oak with full malolactic fermentation and lees stirring. It is aged 8–10 months in 23% new French oak. The wine offers a heady mix of yellow apple, grilled pineapple, lemon curd, and white peach, all laced with vanilla and well-integrated buttery, toasty oak. Brown baking spices add warmth, while generous, juicy acidity underscores the wine’s plush character and delivers a freshness that’s hard to beat. A decadent wine—yet balanced by its brightness.
There’s a lot going on with this Sauvignon Blanc. It’s fermented in barrel with biweekly bâtonnage for the first two months, then monthly afterward, and aged five months in French oak (12% new). The blend also includes 18% Sauvignon Gris. It’s absolutely delicious—heady and contemplative—with impressive midweight texture and tension. Layers of citrus and orchard fruit mingle with a salty, briny mineral character, accented by white flowers, almonds, and plenty of crushed sea salt on the lengthy, fruit- and mineral-rich finish. A cedarwood spice note is beautifully woven into the fabric of the wine, adding both texture and tension. I love the generosity here; it’s a wine you can pair with food, but it’s equally pleasurable as a solo sipper before or after a meal. Fantastic at this price.

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