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Our Nightwing Estate Vineyard is named after the indigenous nocturnal birds that keep a watchful eye on the land where cool ocean breezes meet long, sunny days. Reflecting this unique environment, the wine offers richness and energy, lifted by delicate floral and saline notes.
Combining beautiful richness and energy, this wine is lifted with floral and saline notes. The earthiness of the nose is backed by a rich palate with lovely viscosity and texture, and an essence that tastes like the wind. The elegant nose, full palate, and crisp bright finish make this a wine of intrigue, complexity and longevity.
To provide a distinct mouthfeel and texture, the harvested grapes were gently pressed as whole clusters, and each block pressed separately. After settling, the juice was racked into French oak barrels for fermentation. The wine remained in barrel, where it completed primary and a partial (75%) secondary malolactic fermentation. The wine was then aged on the lees for 10 months, with occasional stirring to increase richness and body. Aging was in 27% new French oak barrels and 22% once-filled French oak barrels. This conservative oak regime allowed the natural beauty of the wine to shine, while imparting subtle toast and spice.
The 2023 vintage produced amazing wines. It was one of the coolest and latest harvests in over a decade. Ripening took its time, and acids were high, which creates wines of distinct flavor and varietal specificity. We harvested seven of the eleven blocks of Chardonnay we have planted at Nightwing consisting of separate clones: 72, Mt. Eden 27, 809, 95 and 124. This mosaic of clones resulted in a exceptionally balanced wine with perfumed floral aromatics and vibrant structure. We picked all blocks on October 11th of 2023 with the brix ranging from 23.4-24.1.
Our Nightwing Estate Vineyard is named in honor of the indigenous nocturnal birds that keep a watchful eye on the land. Nightwing is also a nod to the original guardian of the property, Vernon Morelli, a former WWII pilot who built a landing strip amidst the vineyard. Located in the Petaluma Gap, perched at 1,200 feet above sea level, the vineyard basks in cool ocean winds and long, sunny days
100% Chardonnay
Aged 10 months sur lie in French oak: 27% new, 22% once-used.
Whole cluster pressed and then racked into French oak for primary and malolactic fermentation.
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This is our third vintage of Chardonnay from Nightwing Vineyard. It is named after the indigenous nocturnal birds that keep a watchful eye on the land. Combining beautiful richness and energy, this wine offers expressions of apricot and kumquat, with sophisticated notes of perfume, minerality, and a touch of pine.
Combining beautiful richness and energy, this wine offers expressions of apricot and kumquat, with sophisticated notes of perfume, minerality, and a touch of pine. On the lush palate, there is viscous texture and tannin, leading to a finish reminiscent of a cinnamon powdered sugar donut and white flowers.
“There’s a pleasing freshness and zip to this lighter-bodied Chardonnay. The nose shows tropical fruit aromas from papaya to pineapple, with a kiss of lemon zest. On the palate, juicy pear and apple fruit dominate, with a lovely orange blossom note and a wash of vibrant acidity.”
“So delicious, with melting ripe pear and apple flavors and an almost sweet touch of vanilla bean on a full body. Just a hint of apple-skin acidity helps keep it fresh and alive through a lingering finish. Drink now. Screw cap.”
“Offers fresh and bright flavors of crisp apple, lemon meringue and pear, showing lemon oil, tangerine and orange blossom accents. There's an appealing fleshiness to the texture that works with the juicy acidity, with a hint of fresh ginger on the finish. Drink now.”
To provide a distinct mouthfeel and texture, the harvested grapes were gently pressed as whole clusters, and each block was pressed separately. After settling, the juice was racked into French oak barrels for fermentation. The wine spent its entire life in barrel, where it completed primary and partial (85% ) secondary malo-lactic fermentation. The wine was then aged on the lees for 10 months, with occasional stirring to increase richness and body. Aging was in 23% new French oak barrels and 23% once-filled French oak barrels. This conservative oak regime allowed the natural beauty of the wine to shine while imparting subtle toast and spice. It was bottled on August 7th, 2023.
The 2022 vintage was impacted by a third consecutive year of drought that resulted in up to a 10-30% reduction in yields. The growing season was temperate, which in grape growing means we were on track or ahead of normal growth. Then we saw some heat spikes that prompted our first picks. 2022 was a year for vintage-to-vintage variation and differentiation between vineyards. We harvested seven of the eleven blocks of Chardonnay we have planted at Nightwing. Clones 72, Mt. Eden, 809, 95 and 124. The 72 and 95 are classic Dijon with perfume and structure. Mt. Eden and 809 have floral characteristics that lift the aromatics and 124 is a Champagne clone that holds its acid and brings a vibrant energy. We picked the fruit between August 25th and September 5th of 2022 between 23º and 25º Brix.
This is our third vintage of Chardonnay from Nightwing Vineyard. The vineyard is named in honor of the indigenous nocturnal birds that keep a watchful eye on the land. Nightwing is also a nod to the original guardian of the property, Vernon Morelli, a former WWII pilot who built a landing strip amidst the vineyard. Located in the Petaluma Gap, our new estate vineyard, perched at 1,200 feet above sea level, basks in cool ocean winds and long, sunny days
100% Chardonnay
119 Cases
Aged 10 months sur lie in French oak, 23% new, 23% once-used.
Whole cluster pressed and then racked into French oak for primary and malolactic fermentation.
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The grapes for this Chardonnay came exclusively from Wildcat Mountain Vineyard, owned by Steve MacRostie and his partners, Nancy and Tony Lilly. The 2021 Wildcat Mountain Chardonnay has an opulent golden straw color in the glass. There is a signature aroma of honey and the faintest of butterscotch that is the calling card of Wildcat Chardonnay.
“As inviting and buttery as a croissant, this soft and creamy wine is loaded with vanilla, fresh butter and baked apple flavors on a broad, melted texture, with just a hint of acidity for balance. Pour during cocktail hour for your Chardonnay-loving friends.”
“Plenty of lush citrus aromas followed by golden apples, bitter nuts, and beeswax with saffron and saline undertones. Medium body with bright acidity. Zesty wine layered with savory spices and minerality. Drink or hold.”
“A savory profile emerges in the 2021 Chardonnay Wildcat Mountain, revealing fresh aromas of sea spray, yellow flowers, and golden apple. This medium to full-bodied white offers a silky mouthfeel, with good freshness of acidity and notes of fresh pear, honeyed lemon, and almond. It’s a very attractive wine to drink over the next several years. Though The Key may be the most complete wine in the lineup, I prefer this style for more regular drinking.”
The 2021 vintage delivered a moderate and consistent growing season for most of Sonoma County, leading to a smooth, easily manageable harvest. While the continuation of drought conditions led to slightly reduced yields, the overall quality and concentration of the grapes was exceptional. Grapes were picked from two distinct blocks planted to two different clones: 76 and 95, on September 9 and 10, respectively in 2021.
The grapes for this Chardonnay came exclusively from Wildcat Mountain Vineyard, owned by Steve MacRostie and his partners, Nancy and Tony Lilly. At Wildcat, the vines dig into the sparse volcanic soil and stand firm against the strong winds that race in off of the Pacific Ocean most afternoons. This fog-shrouded mountaintop vineyard is a classic Sonoma Coast site. Cool and challenging, it yields wines of great distinction.
100% Chardonnay
Aged 12 months in French oak, 24% new, 24% once used
Whole cluster pressed, cold settled, then racked to barrel for cool fermentation.
The grapes for this wine came from two exceptional vineyards in the famed Russian River Valley appellation, with each of these beautiful sites bringing something unique and appealing to the blend. The vineyards include the Dutton Family’s Shop Block. In addition, fruit from Mirabelle Vineyard also shines in the blend. Each of these vineyards features a different clone, which further enhances the flavorful mosaic of this exciting wine.
This Chardonnay displays glorious energy, with intriguing anise and herbal aromas that are enlivened by notions of fresh lemon juice and ripe, fresh pineapple. On the palate, a rich, creamy texture balances the bright acidity, while carrying the wine’s classic Russian River Valley orange citrus and kiwi flavors to a long, complex finish.
“Shows a lip-smacking mix of salted butterscotch, lemon bar, caramelized apple and fresh pear and apricot notes on a smooth, supple frame. The vibrant acidity lends terrific focus to all of the details, with hints of cardamom, marzipan and fresh orange zest lingering effortlessly. Drink now.”
All grapes went directly to press as whole clusters, with gentle pressing to preserve the bright, delicate characteristics we prize. After settling, the juice was racked into French oak barrels for fermentation to give the wine just a hint of toast and spice. We used 18% new oak and 18% one-year-old oak (with the remainder being neutral) to allow the richness of the fruit to take center stage. After primary fermentation, the wine went through secondary malolactic fermentation to soften the natural acidity. This barrel-fermented wine was aged on the lees for nine months, with occasional stirring to increase richness. The final blend was assembled just prior to bottling, which occurred on August 2nd, 2023.
The 2022 vintage was impacted by a third consecutive year of drought that resulted in up to a 10-30% reduction of yields. The growing season was temperate, which in grape growing means we were on track or ahead of normal growth. Then we saw some heat spikes that prompted our first picks. 2022 was a year for vintage-to-vintage variation and differentiation between vineyards. The Shop Block is planted to the Wente selection, which delivers small berries with intriguing floral aromatics. Mirabelle Vineyard is planted to Clone 95, which offers distinct stone fruit aromas and flavors.
The grapes for this wine came from two exceptional vineyards in the famed Russian River Valley appellation, with each of these beautiful sites bringing something unique and appealing to the blend. The vineyards include the Dutton Family’s Shop Block. In addition, fruit from Mirabelle Vineyard also shines in the blend. Each of these vineyards features a different clone, which further enhances the flavorful mosaic of this exciting wine.
100% Chardonnay
784 Cases
Barrel fermented in 18% new oak and 18% one-year-old oak, with remaining neutral oak
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The grapes for this Chardonnay came from three acclaimed blocks of the famed Sangiacomo Vineyard: the Kiser, Home Ranch, and El Novillero blocks in equal parts. We have been proud to work with the Sangiacomos since our debut 1987 vintage.
Orange blossom, crushed gravel, sweet grass, and graham cracker create a heady perfumed aroma that showcases a classic expression of Sangiacomo Chardonnay with nuanced hints of oak. The wine has a soft, supple entry with lively energy and flavors of golden pear and honey that linger on the finish.
"Lovely flavors of vanilla, pear, grilled peach and honey mingle with graham cracker, lemon basil and orange blossom notes in this harmonious and fragrant version, which shows plenty of juicy acidity and a firm structure."
“The nose of this wine comes alive with a gentle swirl, slowly giving off aromas of fresh apple, pie crust and river rock. The palate shows a very gentle touch with the oak, feeling more fresh and lively than rich or weighty. There’s subtlety here that will pair nicely with oysters or other raw shellfish.”
In order to maximize quality, the harvested grapes went directly to press as whole clusters and were gently pressed. This provides a distinct mouthfeel texture. After settling, the juice was racked in French oak barrels for fermentation and aging, with 18% new French oak, and 22% one-year-old barrels. The wine was aged for nine months before being bottled on August 16, 2023.
The 2022 vintage was impacted by a third consecutive year of drought that resulted in up to a 10-30% reduction in yields. The growing season was temperate, which in grape growing means we were on track or ahead of normal growth. Then we saw some heat spikes that prompted our first picks. 2022 was a year for vintage-to-vintage variation and differentiation between vineyards. Our Sangiacomo grapes were harvested on three separate days from September 12 through 20, 2022.
For three generations, the Sangiacomo family has been growing grapes in Sonoma County. As master winegrowers, their fruit is highly prized for its consistent quality and delicious flavor profiles. The grapes for this Chardonnay came from three acclaimed blocks of the famed Sangiacomo Vineyard: the Kiser, Home Ranch, and El Novillero blocks in equal parts. We have been proud to work with the Sangiacomos since our debut 1987 vintage.
100% Chardonnay
549 Cases
Aged nine months sur lie in French oak, 18% new, 22% one-year-old.
Whole cluster pressed then cold settled for 48 hours, then racked into French oak for primary and malolactic fermentation.
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The grapes for this Chardonnay came exclusively from Wildcat Mountain Vineyard, owned by Steve MacRostie and his partners, Nancy and Tony Lilly. The 2022 Wildcat Mountain Chardonnay reveals exotic layers of stone fruit, citrus, apricot, and starfruit, as well as French oak-inspired hints of graham cracker and hazelnut.
The 2022 Wildcat Mountain Chardonnay reveals exotic layers of stone fruit, citrus, apricot, and starfruit, as well as French oak-inspired hints of graham cracker and hazelnut. On the palate, it is rich, intriguing, and beautifully textural with a beam of bright acidity adding poise and polish to a long, vibrant finish.
“Full in flavor but also nicely structured in acidity, this wine has an appetizing snap in the texture as well as vibrant, concentrated fruit notes. Grapefruit, nutmeg and toast aromas lead to layered Bosc pears and green apples along with herbal accents. Full-bodied. Drink now or hold. Screw cap.”
The grapes went directly to press as whole clusters. The resulting juice was cold settled, racked off of its press lees, and moved directly to barrel for a cool fermentation. It was then aged in these same French oak barrels for 10 months, with 22% of the oak being new and 30% once used. The fermentation lees were stirred several times throughout the aging process. The very best barrels were then selected for our Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay. The wine was bottled on August 15, 2023.
The 2022 vintage was impacted by a third consecutive year of drought that resulted in up to a 10-30% reduction in yields. The growing season was temperate, which in grape growing means we were on track or ahead of normal growth. Then we saw some heat spikes that prompted our first picks. 2022 was a year for vintage-to-vintage variation and differentiation between vineyards. Grapes were picked from two distinct blocks planted to two different clones: 76 and 95, on September 29, 2022.
The grapes for this Chardonnay came exclusively from Wildcat Mountain Vineyard, owned by Steve MacRostie and his partners, Nancy and Tony Lilly. At Wildcat, the vines dig into the sparse volcanic soil and stand firm against the strong winds that race in off of the Pacific Ocean most afternoons. This fog-shrouded mountaintop vineyard is a classic Sonoma Coast site. Cool and challenging, it yields wines of great distinction.
100% Chardonnay
643
Aged 10 months in French oak, 22% new, 30% once used
Whole cluster pressed, cold settled, then racked to barrel for cool fermentation.
The grapes for this Chardonnay came from several exceptional Sonoma Coast vineyards. With a medium golden color this Chardonnay echoes the beauty of the vintage.
With a medium golden color, this Chardonnay echoes the beauty of the vintage. In both the aromas and on the palate, fresh citrus and green tropical fruits dominate, with layers of lemon, lime, green melon, and kiwi mingling with nuanced hints of French oak to provide a rich mouthfeel and a round, radiant finish.
“Plenty of ripe, succulent fruit on a full body and a smooth, rounded texture. Applesauce, pineapple, brown butter and vanilla bean flavors give ample richness. Drink now. Screw cap.”
To preserve the bright, delicate character of the fruit, all of the grapes went directly to press as whole clusters and were then gently pressed. After settling, 78% of the juice was racked into French oak barrels for fermentation, 23% of which were new, with 11% once-used barrels. To provide freshness and focus to the blend, 5% of the wine stayed in stainless steel tanks for a cool fermentation and never went to barrel. The lots were aged on the lees for six months, with occasional lees stirring to increase richness and body. To achieve balance, a rich mouthfeel, and crisp acidity, only a partial secondary fermentation was completed. The blend was assembled in May of 2024, just prior to bottling, which occurred on June 11, 2024.
The 2023 vintage produced amazing wines. It was one of the coolest and latest harvests in over a decade. Ripening took its time, and acids were high, which creates wines of distinct flavor and varietal specificity. The MacRostie 2023 Chardonnay harvest went from September 19th through October 25th, 2023 at Brix ranging from 21.6 to 24.7.
The grapes for this Chardonnay came from several exceptional Sonoma Coast vineyards, including the Sangiacomo and Ricci vineyards in Carneros, sites farmed by the renowned Dutton family in the Russian River Valley, as well as some lesser-known gems including Milovina, Wood Road and Marcucci. All sites were selected for their cool climates and unique growing conditions, and for their ability to lend distinct and complex characteristics to our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.
100% Chardonnay
78% aged 6 months in French oak; 23% new, 11% once-used
78% barrel fermented in 23% new French oak, 11% once-used
5% cool fermented in stainless steel
Partial Malolactic
This 5 liter bottle displays the complex, concentrated, and fruit-driven style of Pinot Noir that exemplifies the Russian River Valley. The color of this wine is a rich reddish plum. Black cherry and brambly blackberry aromas dominate the nose with a splash of tobacco and bergamot spice.
The color of this wine is a rich reddish plum. Black cherry and brambly blackberry aromas dominate the nose with a splash of tobacco and bergamot spice. A firm acidity deepens the berry flavors and mid-palate tannin while the finish is soft and creamy. The balance of this wine resonates with the long-lasting finish.
"Dried herb, forest, berry and black peppery cola combine on the nose and palate to delirious effect, making way for a velvety texture of medium-sized body and weight. Sourced from several vineyards, including some estate, this wine satisfies on every level."
The fruit was picked as whole clusters and brought to the winery in half-ton macro bins. It was then hand sorted and gently destemmed into our 1 ton Super Tfermenters. The skins of the fruit are punched down twice a day during fermentation to achieve maximum color and flavor extraction with minimal harsh tannin from the seeds. When primary fermentation was complete the wine was pressed from the skins into barrel. French oak from a number of different cooperages, including 25% new oak barrels, 40% one-year-old French oak barrels, and the remaining neutral barrels, were used. The final blend was assembled prior to bottling which occurred August 8th, 2014. The wine was bottled using screw cap closures, to ensure highest quality.
The 2013 vintage had ideal temperatures and growing conditions. The flavors were able to develop and show expressively. The vineyards were farmed meticulously in order to keep the vigorous canopy that develops in the famed-Goldridge Soil- balanced with the crop load on the vines. When done correctly the pure fruit and clarity of Russian River Valley vineyards shines through, as displayed in this wine. The fruit was hand-harvested on four different days: August 27 at 26.2 Brix, August 30 at 25.3 Brix, September 3 at 25.9 Brix, and September 19 at 24.9 Brix. The four distinct harvest dates indicate the individual nature of each site and what each lends to the complexity of this wine.
This wine is inspired by our exploration into the more western reaches of the Sonoma coast appellation. It exemplifies the fruit-driven Pinot Noir and concentrated rich flavors that one sees in this region. We work with a number of different vineyards in the Russian RiverValley including our own. Thale’s Vineyard and a neighboring place on Westside Rd called FlaxVineyard. Also, included are Tina Marie and Dutton’s Widdoes Ranch, both in the heart of Green Valley.
100% Pinot Noir
396
Aged 9 months in French oak, 25% new, 40% one-year-old
Gently destemmed into 1-ton Super T Fermenters; 2x day punch downs
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Sourced from the cool “Deep End” of Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley, Day Ranch sits on an alluvial terrace nestled against a mountainside, yielding a complex and distinctive Pinot Noir.
This Pinot Noir has an attractive deep purple color. Enticing aromas of black currant, Dr. Pepper, and licorice rise from the glass hinting at this wine’s layered complexity. On the palate, it has a soft, supple entry and nice weight, helping to make a long and lasting impression.
“This is MacRostie’s first pinot noir from outside of Sonoma County, sourced from a vineyard in Philo where the vines grow on an alluvial terrace 15 miles from the coast. That coastal influence is in the cranberry and brambly blackberry freshness of the fruit, with high-toned florals and deeper umami notes of cloud-ear mushrooms. Oak adds to the wine’s tannic weight, but those tannins are yielding and will merge into the fruit complexity with bottle age.”
The fruit was gently destemmed into small open-top fermenters, using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to avoid any pumping of the must. Inoculation with select yeast strains followed a three-day cold soak, and the caps were managed with a combination of pump-overs and punch-downs. This wine was aged for 11 months in French oak barrels—29% new and 29% one-year-old —which enhanced the deep color and broadened the palate of this lovely wine. The wine was bottled on October 31st, 2017.
Slightly warmer than average, the 2016 growing season proved to be a very good one, with conditions nearly perfect for growing Pinot Noir. A well-timed cool spell in August slowed ripening down, enabling the fruit to develop evenly to full maturity without sugars being too high. Day Ranch Vineyard is planted to clone 667, and we harvested our fruit on September 8th, 2016.
Exploring yet another area in Coastal Northern California, we ventured a bit north to just outside of Sonoma County in Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley. This rustic landscape is near the town of Philo and is just 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean. This vineyard is planted on an alluvial terrace that abuts a mountainside.
100% Pinot Noir
187 Cases
Aged 11 months in French oak, 29% new, 29% one-year-old
Gently destemmed into open-top fermenters; three-day cold soak; cap management included pump-overs & punch-downs
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Sourced from the cool “deep end” of Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley, Day Ranch sits on an alluvial terrace nestled against a mountainside, yielding a complex and distinctive Pinot Noir.
This wine has a mesmerizing plum-like purple-black color and fascinating aromas of cola, spice, dried Jamaican flowers, black plum, and blueberry. On the velvety palate, lush dark berry notes mingle with sophisticated umami flavors of leather and truffle, all of which build to a rich, robust finish.
“Delicate on the nose, this wine truly comes alive on the palate, opening to notes of wet stone, damp earth, fresh raspberries, red currant, red cherry, cranberry, wild strawberry, cacao and toasted wood. The texture offers corduroy-like tannins and a solid backbone of acidity that gives vivacity to the drinking experience.”
The fruit was gently destemmed into small open-top fermenters, using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to avoid any pumping of the must. Inoculation with select yeast strains followed a three-day cold soak, and the caps were managed with a combination of pump-overs and punch-downs. This wine was aged for 10 months in French oak barrels—24% new and 43% one-year-old—which enhanced the deep color and broadened the palate of this lovely wine. It was bottled September 1, 2021.
The season began with a warm winter, with no frost issues, and a mild spring that resulted in a nice, even fruit set. While the summer was quite warm, there were only a couple of short heat spikes, which ensured that the grapes were able to fully ripen while retaining the natural acidity we love. As a result, our crop was balanced and healthy, yielding wines with vibrant flavors and excellent depth and energy. Day Ranch Vineyard is planted to many different clones. We pulled fruit from Block 2.9, Block 2.11, and 2.18, which are planted to Clones 667, 115, and 91. Harvest occurred between September 17 and 26, 2020.
To make this wine, our love of exploration took us to another acclaimed coastal Northern California wine region, Mendocino County’s renowned Anderson Valley. Located just 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean, in the cool “Deep End” of the Anderson Valley, Day Ranch is planted on an alluvial terrace that abuts a mountainside. This wild, rustic terroir yields a complex and distinctive expression of Pinot Noir.
100% Pinot Noir
Aged 10 months in French oak, 24% new, 43% one-year-old
Gently destemmed into open-top fermenters; three-day cold soak; cap management included pump-overs & punch-downs
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