Bonterra Vineyards

NOTES FROM WINEMAKER JEFF CICHOCKI: Our organic Chardonnay grapes o°er lively flavors of green apples, pears and citrus to our Chardonnay. We ferment 70% of the juice in a combination of French and American oak, then allow this portion to undergo malolactic fermentation to create a rich, creamy wine with just a touch of oak spice. The remaining 30% is fermented in stainless steel to preserve the fruit’s fresh, crisp flavors. We age most of the wine using previously used or neutral oak in order...

NOTES FROM WINEMAKER JEFF CICHOCKI: Cabernet Sauvignon is known for creating wines of amazing density and complexity with both concentrated and nuanced flavors. In making Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon, I like to add to these layers of flavor by blending in small amounts of other red varietals to add color, texture, and a bit of spice. Varieties and vineyard lots are kept separate until the best lots are blended together to create the final wine. This Cabernet offers aromas of bright cherry,...