Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.6 · 427
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay has been poured here since 1982, and the culinary gardens feed the kitchens year-round.
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Best Chardonnay in Russian River Valley
Chardonnay is one of Russian River Valley's most versatile wines, ranging from lean and mineral-driven to rich and buttery depending on the winemaker's style and the vineyard's location. Cooler sites produce crisp, apple-and-citrus expressions, while warmer areas yield rounder, more tropical wines.
Explore Russian River Valley's best Chardonnay producers below and discover the full spectrum of this classic varietal.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma5.0 · 181
Domaine de la Rivière
Winemaker Kale Anderson works with ultra-premium fruit from five named Middle Reach vineyards.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.7 · 329
La Crema
Saralee Kunde planted this land to Burgundian varieties in 1989, and the estate still overlooks her vineyard.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.8 · 126
Gary Farrell Vineyards
Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from named Russian River Valley growers.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.8 · 132
Lynmar Estate
A 100-acre Russian River Valley property with working vegetable gardens and an orchard.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.7 · 126
Martinelli Vineyards & Winery
Six generations farm 470 acres, including Jackass Hill—Sonoma County's steepest non-terraced vineyard.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.6 · 266
Iron Horse Vineyards
Founded in 1976, Iron Horse serves its sparkling wines outdoors with vineyard views to Mt. St. Helena.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.6 · 64
Hartford Family Winery
Don and Jennifer Hartford founded this winery in 1994 to produce single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and old vine Zinfandel.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.6 · 321
Russian River Vineyards
Giovanni Balistreri, a fourth-generation farmer, runs this 1890s property.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.3 · 129
Flowers Vineyards & Winery
Flowers farms Camp Meeting Ridge and Sea View Ridge on the far Sonoma Coast for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.7 · 111
Williams Selyem
Williams Selyem's list-member-only appointments pour from Rochioli, Allen, and Hirsch vineyards.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.9 · 155
Merry Edwards Winery
Merry Edwards founded this label after collectors backed her to bottle her own Pinot Noir.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma5.0 · 657
Halleck Vineyard Estate Winery & Wine Tasting Room
At 900 feet, Halleck is one of Sonoma County's highest vineyards.
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InnRussian River Valley · Sonoma4.6 · 727
SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn
Five guest rooms above a three-Michelin-star restaurant in downtown Healdsburg.
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★★★★★
HotelSonoma Valley AVA · Sonoma5.0 · 485
Sonoma Bungalows
Eight bungalows with gourmet kitchens sit a few minutes' walk from Sonoma Plaza.
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★★★★
HotelRussian River Valley · Sonoma4.7 · 377
The Madrona
Victorian manor on eight acres, with private bungalows and porch views of western vineyards.
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★★★★
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