Chardonnay, Appellation Collection, Russian River Valley • St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Chardonnay Appellation Collection

Tasting Notes

Expressive and bright, this Chardonnay presents aromas and flavors of crisp Fuji apple, citrus zest, almond skin and toasted marshmallow. The midpalate is rich and creamy with notes of crème brûlée before a finish with soft acidity and a hint of minerality.

Vineyard Notes

The fruit for this elegant wine is sourced from a historic vineyard in Russian River Valley, a premier appellation for Chardonnay. Warm summer days bring in fog from the nearby coast producing cool evenings and chilly nights, allowing the fruit to ripen slowly while retaining acidity.

Winemaker Notes

To preserve Chardonnay’s delicate flavors, aromas and acidity, the grapes are picked in the very early morning hours so the fruit arrives cold at the winery. Grapes are immediately pressed, then fermented in French oak barrels. During aging, bâtonage (stirring the lees by hand) is performed to achieve complexity and a rich mouthfeel. This wine underwent 80% malolactic fermentation and was aged for eleven months.

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Accolades

Best of Class | SF Chronicle Wine Competition | March 2019
Gold Medal | Sonoma County Harvest Fair | Sept 2019
Best of Class | Sonoma County Harvest Fair | Sept 2019
Gold Medal | USA Wine Ratings Competition | Aug 2019
Best of Varietal | USA Wine Ratings Competition | Aug 2019

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Seasonal Mezze menu

These dishes are accompanied by a chef-curated 'secret' selection of our award-winning Sonoma County wines.

This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.

Sweet

Apple & Golden Raisin Compote
Carrot, Cashew & Maple Spread 🥜

Sour/Acidic

Cranberry & Jalapeno Chutney
Whipped Ricotta with Lemon Curd 🥛 🥚

Rich/Fats & Oils

Creamy Brie with Orange & Honey 🥛
Pumpkin Pimento Cheese 🥛

Bitterness

Butternut Squash Hummus
Brussels Sprout & Labneh Dip 🥛

Allergen Key

🥛 Dairy    🥜 Nuts    🥚 Eggs