Sonoma’s Chardonnay story has evolved well beyond the butter-heavy reputation of decades past. Today, the region produces wines of restraint, precision, and place—shaped by coastal influence, diverse soils, and a growing preference for balance over excess. From the fog-laced vineyards of the Russian River Valley to the wind-cooled slopes of Sonoma Coast, these Chardonnays capture the spectrum of what modern Sonoma does best.
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by Andrew Chalk
The following wine tasting features a top Sonoma and Central Coast California winemaker introducing his wines in person. It comes Crave Recommended.
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The Wine Poste is excited and delighted to be hosting Sean Capiaux, Proprietor and Winemaker for Capiaux Cellars Pinot Noir and Winemaker of the Cult Favorite O’Shaughnessey Estate Winery who will be here leading a wine tasting next Tuesday from 7-9pm. Cost is $10 and we will be featuring his delicious Pinot Noirs listed below: Continue reading
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by Andrew Chalk
I was fortunate to be a media guest at Ferré’s first wine dinner this weekend. The featured winery was California’s Ferrari-Carano and the guests enjoyed a set 5-course menu with matching wines in a private dining area of the downtown Fort Worth restaurant.
Pictures tell the story of the food below but check out the menu. Many of those wines are in such small supply a winemaker’s dinner is essentially the only way to get them short of going to the winery. Continue reading
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