Windsor Oaks Vineyards consists of 210 acres of land planted with 16 varieties of grapes. Earned AVA status in 1983 w/revision in 1988. The Chalk Hill 2000 Estate Vineyard Selection Chardonnay is made from one of the older vineyards in the AVA. Located in the town of Windsor, their flagship Chardonnay is made with grapes grown in the Chalk Hill AVA. Medlock Ames.

Chalk Hill is known best for Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Here, proprietor Bill Foley both preserves the nature of the land and honors it … We are closed on major holidays. This a refreshing wine with tropical fruit flavors.

Lancaster Estate Winery in the Chalk Hill AVA – Review.

The majority of the region's winerie…

Nestled in the northern reaches of the Russian River Valley, Roth Estate Winery’s Tasting Salon is located just outside Healdsburg, California and features a tasting room, outdoor patio area and spectacular views.
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. Nor for that matter the Chalk Hill AVA in which the winery sits. There are more than 1,400 vineyard acres, and just four wineries. The AVA is located in the hills above the town of Windsor, partway between Santa Rosa and Healdsburg.

The Chalk Hill 1999 Merlot expresses the rich soils of the region very effectively. This wine comes from the Sonoma Coast AVA. 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.

Chalk Hill is a sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley, dominating the northeast part of the AVA. The true essence of Chalk Hill is its estate, a unique corner of California wine country. We are open daily by appointment from 10 am to 4 pm. Chalk Hill's AVA status was awarded in 1983 but revised in 1988.

Rodney Strong Vineyards was one of the Post-Prohibition pioneers in Sonoma County. 4 wineries. The majority of vineyards are located to the east of U.S. Route 101, near the town of Windsor.
This wine is very food-friendly and is a great introduction to the terroir of the AVA. Earned AVA status in 1983 w/revision in 1988. Soil, climate and elevation all separate Chalk Hill from other parts of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley.

There are around a dozen wineries in the Chalk Hill AVA and all of them have something unique to offer. We offer a variety of tours, tastings and culinary experiences. Slide 2 of 9. The Chalk Hill AVA is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in Sonoma County, California. The Chalk Hill 2000 Chardonnay translates the cool climate of the vineyard site very effectively.

The Chalk Hill Chardonnay does not bear the name Russian River.