Entrepreneur Wines’ 2016Chardonnay hails from theBacigalupi Vineyards on the west side of the Russian River. Located just south of Healdsburg and northwest of Windsor, these vineyards were made famous in 1976 by Mike Grgich when he was Winemaker at Chateau Montelena. The fruit for the prized Chardonnay was harvested from the Bacigalupi Vineyards. The resulting wine won the White Wine Competition at the Judgment of Paris in 1976. (The competition that turned the world of wine upside down. Check out the Alan Rickman movie, “Bottle Shock.”). That vineyard is still producing world class wines, and our vines are more than 60 years old.

WINEMAKER’S REVIEW

With its light yellow straw hue and inviting approach, the 2016 Entrepreneur Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay belies deep roots and surprising complexity. But, not so surprising considering the vineyard: the Bacigalupi family has been growing world-class Chardonnay in the Russian River Valley for three generations. Identified by its etherial perfume of light honey, dried stone fruit, barrel vanillin, and a touch of toffee, this vintage stands with the rest. Gentle and coating on the palate, with a tropical twist of citrus swirling at the finish.

91 pts – Wine Enthusiast magazine: “Well-defined acidity holds on with tenacity in this stylistically rich, thick and full-bodied reserve-level wine from the elusive appellation. Big tannins provide a gritty, leathery texture marked by notes of coffee, toffee and dried herb, the fruit concentrated in black cherry.”

Our 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the 20 acre Crouse Vineyard in the Mount Veeder Appellation of Napa Valley – one of the Napa Valley’s most unique and compelling appellations. The vines are nearly 30 years old and cared for by sustainable farming done by hand.

WINEMAKER’S REVIEW

This wine has a deep, dark plum core. Dark cheery fruit notes are bolstered by firm acidity, and rich, subtle tannins that speak to immediate enjoyment and long term age-abilty. Aging in French Oak barrels created its complex, yet delicate flavor.