Mountain Winery, originally planted by Burgundian Paul Masson in 1901, is one the first Chardonnay vineyards planted in the U.S. from Burgundian cuttings. The steep shale slopes overlooking Silicon Valley always yields a delicious wine of history, pedigree, and place. Winemaker Rob worked at neighboring Mount Eden in 2017 and always dreamed of getting Chardonnay from the mountain and it was a dream come true to start working with this fruit in 2020.

This wine was recently awarded 95 points by Matthew Luczy of the Wine Advocate and 93 points by Decanter. Luczy writes, “A clear standout in the impressive Sandar & Hem portfolio. The nose is a measured and nuanced combination of orchard and tropical fruits, white flowers, dried spices and crushed stone aromas. The palate is the most texturally generous of the lineup, yet it contains an equal measure of delicacy and lift that runs through the layered, slow-moving and coating finish.”