2017 Hawk Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

Appellation: Russian River Valley AVA

By: Friedeman Wines

In: Sebastopol, CA

Winestyr Review

The Hawk Hill vineyard lies due west of Sebastopol as you make your way towards the Pacific Ocean in Sonoma's Russian River Valley. This is the part of the valley that is most affected by the ocean's cooling influence and it has made the vineyard a special site for bold but refined Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

What We Love

• Outstanding single vineyard
• Acclaimed winemaking

This is a Chardonnay for collectors or refined gift giving.

Experience

Friedeman Wines is a micro-producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We are immensely proud to be the exclusive outlet to secure his wines.

Winery

Originally from the Chicago area themselves, the Friedemans' story behind their foray into winemaking epitomizes those we had in mind when we started Winestyr. Their first production, only 200 cases a handful of years ago, took place more or less out of a garage, and was so well received that it sold out to local residents before it could even be introduced to the outside public. They've since produced several more vintages, each a slightly larger production than the last (though still very small productions), and have continued to grow their craft business organically. This is the winery you want to hear about on a trip to wine country - the one only the locals know about and love because of its great product and fantastic people.