Winemaker Description
Anderson Valley is located in the lush coastal region of Mendocino County, 110 miles northwest of San Francisco. Only 15 miles long, this beautiful valley is home to a unique group of vineyards that consistently produce world-class wines. It is the coolest growing region in California and is comprised of rolling hills and forests of redwood trees. Our Anderson ...Show More >
Winemaker Description
Anderson Valley is located in the lush coastal region of Mendocino County, 110 miles northwest of San Francisco. Only 15 miles long, this beautiful valley is home to a unique group of vineyards that consistently produce world-class wines. It is the coolest growing region in California and is comprised of rolling hills and forests of redwood trees. Our Anderson Valley Chardonnay is made from a blend of grapes from sites that represent distinct terroir within the valley. The result is a fresh, vibrant and bright Chardonnay.
This wine offers up a nose filled with pleasing aromatics, led by fruity and floral notes of tangerine and gardenia. The clean, crisp entry is balanced and juicy, with flavors of white orchard fruit. Accents of caramel apple, lemon meringue, almonds and nutty oak precede a lingering finish that is marked by a hint of warm apple pie.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023
94 Points | The balance between fresh sensations of pear and star fruit with richer tones of toffee and gardenia is striking in this supple and very pretty wine, whose lilting acidity washes gently over touches of vanilla and hazelnut. There’s a timelessness to its profile. Ruth Tobias, The Tasting Panel, Nov. 2025
92 Points | Pure and succulent, with fleshy peach, apricot and melon notes highlighted by vibrant acidity. Accents of apple pastry, pineapple and Himalayan sea salt linger, as do lemon verbena and sweetgrass aromatics. MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator, Nov. 2025
92 Points | Alluring aromas of white peaches, quince, chaparral, beeswax and flint. The full-bodied palate is perfumed and mouth coating with fresh acidity and a floral finish. Erin Brooks, The Wine Advocate, Oct. 2025
Memo Pairing Suggestions
Seafood of many types pairs beautifully with this fresh and bright Chardonnay. We suggest Merry's recipe for Lobster Risotto with Creamy Tomato Sauce. This refreshing wine complements the dish's rich sauce and sweet poached lobster.
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