The 2025 growing season in the Russian River Valley was defined by an atypical weather pattern, pairing abundant winter rainfall with an unseasonably cool spring and summer. This distinct shift in climate naturally extended the grapes' hangtime by slowing the overall ripening pace. As a result, the fruit achieved grudal, uniform maturation, yielding exceptional flavor concentration and structural complexity.
The 2025 Chalk Hill Sonoma Coast Chardonnay opens withe a captivating bouquet of lemon zest, fresh pear, peach, and crisp red apple, underscored by a subtle touch of oak. On the palate, a lively entry yields to bright acididty and a refreshing, vibrant citrus zest, balanced beautifully by a delicate hint of honey and clean minerality.
The 2025 Chalk Hill Sonoma Coast Chardonnay opens withe a captivating bouquet of lemon zest, fresh pear, peach, and crisp red apple, underscored by a subtle touch of oak. On the palate, a lively entry yields to bright acididty and a refreshing, vibrant citrus zest, balanced beautifully by a delicate hint of honey and clean minerality.
