Thoroughbred Wines

2019 Tidal Break Vineyard Chardonnay

The Tidal Break Vineyard is nestled along the Sonoma Coast, mere miles from the Pacific Ocean. This vineyard sits just above the fog line, allowing the warm sun to balance out the strong, cool afternoon winds. The Chardonnay from this vineyard is one of our most exciting new additions to our portfolio. Almost Burgundian in its restraint yielding to a mineral rich impression which is classic to Sonoma Coast.

The entry of this wine is aromas of lemon blossom, savory herbs and a subtle hint of sea spray. The palate starts silky and round, but gives way to a savory tactile grip filled with flavors of lemon peel and white peach; finishing with a touch of minerality.

92 POINTS WindRacer 2019 Tidal Break Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River)
Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, April 2022

2019 Alexander Mountain Estate Vineyard Chardonnay

Grown on the western ridge of the Mayacamas Mountains, the grapes for the Alexander Mountain Estate Chardonnay benefit from complex soils and cool sunshine. Sitting just above the fogline, the vines receive a cooling influence from below and abundant sun from above. This idyllic combination allows for complex flavor development over a long growing season. A mixture of volcanic rock and sedimentary deposits, the diverse soils impart a distinctive minerality. Sourced from two of the older blocks in the vineyard, the wine is made of 100% Chardonnay.

The mountain pedigree gives this wine its powerful aromatic expression and character. Yellow apples, lemon curd, toasted nuts and honeysuckle give way to a rich, finessed texture across the palate. The finish is refreshing and bright which lingers onward.

2019 Saralee’s Vineyard Chardonnay

The famous Saralee’s Vineyard has a rich history and reputation for producing stunning Burgundian varieties. Located in the Russian River Valley, the vines sit near the Petaluma Gap, where wind and fog whip through daily from the Pacific Ocean. This cooling influence allows the grapes to ripen slowly, developing rich, complex flavors. The vineyard is dry farmed and the vines, which are over 30 years old, extend deep in the ground for nutrients and water, creating a vivid expression of terroir in the fruit.

Sourced from two adjacent blocks within this famed vineyard, the Chardonnay shows classic aromas of over-ripe golden apple, pear and peach. Toasted oak frames the fruit as the flavors extend through a creamy, round palate, lifted with hints of oatmeal cookie dough across the long, lingering finish.

90 POINTS WindRacer 2019 Saralee's Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River)
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, July 2022

2019 Lingenfelder Vineyard Pinot Noir

Situated in a cool pocket of the Santa Rosa Plain in the Russian River Valley sits the Lingenfelder Vineyard. The grapes are sourced from the Martini block, originally planted in 1996, inhibiting Huichica loam soil. The wine bears classic red cherry notes with a slight stemmy and herbal character derived from the Martini clone, one of the heritage clones of the Russian River Valley. This clone tends to be complex – structured, earthy and savory rather than just fruity. Grapes are also selected from the vineyard’s lower Pommard block, which was planted in 2011. In the Russian River Valley, Pommard is probably the most widely planted of the heritage clones especially in older blocks that were planted before the arrival of the Dijon clones. This clone exemplifies classic RRV character of cola, spice and plum and berry fruit.

This wine opens up with aromas of red cherry, dried strawberry and herb stems combined with flavors of deep ripe fruit and eucalyptus on the palate. This is a big mouth-filling wine with a savory muscular tannic grip.

90 POINTS  WindRacer 2019 Lingenfelder Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River)
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, July 2022

2019 Sealift Vineyard Pinot Noir

Just five miles from the Pacific Ocean, the Sealift Vineyard sits in the “true” Sonoma Coast, where a small enclave of dramatic vineyards thrive in this cool climate, creating stunning Pinot Noirs. The sandy loam soils were shaped from ancient marine terraces turned up from the bottom of the ocean during tectonic movements millions of years ago, which resulted in well-drained, nutrient-poor soils perfect for concentrated flavor development.

Rich and complex, the Sealift Pinot Noir opens with intense aromas of cherry and ripe raspberry with hints of violet, cola and herbs. A powerful expression of loganberry and sage with a deep intensity on the palate and a long, complex finish.

94 POINTS WindRacer 2019 Sealift Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, July 2022

2019 Bloomfield Vineyard Pinot Noir

The Bloomfield Vineyard sits at the southern end of the Russian River Valley near the town of Sebastopol. Foggy mornings and cool, windy days allow the grapes to ripen slowly over a long growing season for complex flavor development. The sandy loam soils, derived from ancient marine terraces, have excellent drainage and low fertility, producing smaller yields of intense fruit. The result is an elegant wine with balanced ripeness and a vibrant profile.

Grapes are selected from a single block of the vineyard. Bursting ripe cranberry and morello cherry introduce the wine, joined by dried mushroom and tea aromas. The palate integrates tart cherry, strawberry and minerality with a rich, supple texture extending into a long, elegant finish.

2019 Edmeades Vineyard Pinot Noir

The historic Edmeades Vineyard sits on a plateau above the Navarro River, just west of the small town of Philo. High density vines are planted in clay loam soils. This causes a beneficial struggle for nutrients and the development of rich, concentrated flavors in the fruit. From the nearby ocean, chilly coastal breezes sweep in each day around 3pm, maintaining cooler temperatures and allowing the grapes to ripen slowly.

The bright pomegranate, dried strawberry and herb stems display complex character. Across the palate, it provides an umami texture with subtle notes of violet and spice. The finish is long and refined.