The majority of vineyards are located to the east of U.S. Route 101 , near the town of Windsor . Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Appellation 2016 is made in the oak and butter style, but not to excess.

Creamy. Varietal: Chardonnay. Rating Source. Nevertheless, there has been a lowering of demand over the past year.This producer makes many wines including those from grapes Cha ... Stores and prices for 'Chalk Hill Chardonnay… Appellation: Chalk Hill. Rich and creamy on the palate with notes of zested lemon oil and pear. Centered on the Russian River, the Russian River Valley AVA accounts for about one-sixth of the total planted vineyard acreage in Sonoma County. 33 wines found ... Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery- 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate (Cabernet Sauvignon 83%, Merlot 4%, Malbec 8%, Petit Verdot 3%, Cabernet Franc 2%) 750ml $65.00 8. The Lay of the Land. Alcohol: 14.33%. Chalk Hill Estate Winery is located at the eastern edge of the Russian River Valley — south of downtown Healdsburg in the world-renown Sonoma wine region of California. The name Chalk Hill comes from the unique volcanic soil of chalky white ash which has shown itself to perform well with planting of white wine varietals like Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc . Vistor Information » Join the Chalk Hill Wine Club. Nevertheless, there has been a lowering of demand over the past year.This producer makes many wines including those from grapes Cha ... Stores and prices for 'Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast' | … ... Wine Advocate Wine Advocate-Chalk Hill, Sonoma, CA-"The 2017 Chardonnay … Our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay features fruit from some of the best sites in the Russian River Valley, Carneros, and Chalk Hill. Semillon, Syrah, Sangiovese and Zinfandel are also grown; even Pinot Noir, in the right exposures.

The appellation was granted AVA status in 1983 and enlarged in 2005. Satin texture. It's volcanic in origin, not actual chalk, despite the appearance of a bright cut in a small hill along Chalk Hill … Reserved butter elements from malolactic fermentation, but generally in the classic California, Russian River style of oaky, ripe fruit chardonnay. This weighty, fully ripe Chardonnay is as generously appointed with sweet oak as it is with pulpy, extracted fruit, and, if arguably unconcerned with grace and finesse, it scores high on the scale of sheer richness.

Wine writers may sniff and prefer austere un-oaked chard, but phooey on them. Cellar & Fermentation: 100% barrel fermented with full malolactic fermentation

Ripe fruits. Chalk Hill's location, between the cool Russian River appellation, and the warm Alexander Valley, places it in the perfect location to take advantage of the benefits afforded both. The boundaries of the wine appellation cover the northeast corner of the Russian River Valley AVA. Appellation.

Significant oak, but not over-the-top.