Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"The Cougar Ridge Vineyard, located on Stonestreet's rugged and wild Alexander Mountain Estate, was selected as the primary source of our Sonoma County Chardonnay due to its incredible range of soils, elevations, and aspects. The vines snake their way around terraced blocks, rising 650 feet above the valley below. The variability of flavors and maturity around these terraced blocks provide a broad spectrum of bright flavors and a backbone of minerality that shines through the bright finish. With just a splash of the floral 809 clone from Matanzas Creek Vineyard in Bennett Valley, the Sonoma County Chardonnay offers plenty of bright, juicy fruit with old-world finesse and minerality. Our team is thrilled to be able to produce a Chardonnay from these gorgeous vineyards in our own backyard."
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Appellation: Sonoma County
Aging: 10 months in 5% stainless steel and 95% French oak (20% new)
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"This rounded and rich Chardonnay displays aromas of ripe apple, orange blossom, cinnamon and vanilla on the nose, giving way to flavors of spiced pear, hazelnut and grilled bread across the palate into the finish. Pair this with crabcakes or halibut." -TRC, 4/1/25
89 Points - Wine Spectator
"Pear, tangerine and lemon zest notes are fresh, juicy and focused, with details of spices and candied orange peel, plus a touch of salted caramel that lingers on the finish, where this finds harmony. Drink now. 6,236 cases made." -MW, 3/17/25
88 Points - Wine Advocate
"Matured for 10 months in 20% new French oak, the 2023 Chardonnay Sonoma County is scented of baked apples and peaches, dried jasmine and allspice. The palate is a bit clunky with ripe yet restrained flavors, generous oak influence, a mouth-coating texture, tangy acidity and slightly warm finish. 6,200 cases were produced." -EB, 10/16/25
