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Bennett Valley Aligoté 2022
Bennett Valley

The aromas greet the nose first with an exuberance of white fruits and flowers, followed by loads of crushed rocks and minerals. The depth of the wine is quickly revealed as it continues to grace the nose with more gentle and subtle notes of celery root and chamomile flowers. A pure and clean mid-palate attack of white nectarines, citric fruits, and celery salt, which combined with a stony mineral character promotes healthy salivation. The acidity keeps all these flavors alive on the palate for quite some time with freshness and energy which is quite delightful! The finish is equally "endless" and impressive as it seems to go on forever as clean and fresh as it began.

Estate Chardonnay 2022
Sonoma Coast

Aromatically speaking this cool-climate Chardonnay is quite generous with very forward and varietally correct notes. The nose is first met with hints of citrus blossoms followed by aromas of apples and pears, oranges and candied almonds. The palate brings forth an abundance of mouth-watering flavors of juicy cara-cara oranges, plus succulent and ripe apples. There's still plenty of fresh citric acidity coating your mid palate and creating a refreshing tasting experience. The old dilemma with cool-climate wines continues: drink them or save them! This is a perfect example of that, it is an everyday drinking Chardonnay as much as it is a cellar-able bottling that for sure will develop nicely with some age.

Estate Pinot Noir 2022
Sonoma Coast

A pale ruby red, very clear and bright wine. The aromas are quite intense despite the appearance of being a lightly extracted wine. On the nose there are pronounced notes of pomegranate, cherry cola, tart cranberries, red rose petals and earthy aromas behind it all. The palate is rich and concentrated with layers upon layers of decadent flavors on top of the wine's structural elements. The tannins are firm but ripe and silky; the acidity is assertive but coated with an exuberant fruitiness. The finish lingers on the palate with great concentration and freshness.

Ernest Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Côte des Blancs

This 100% Chardonnay, a true Brut Champagne, signifies not only Ernest Vineyards’ ethos but also a beautifully crafted testament to our collaborative spirit and pursuit of excellence in winemaking. Our Blanc de Blancs delivers precise yet subtle aromas of green apples and minerals with a touch of brioche. This subtlety continues to the palate, which delivers a very bright and refreshing sensation alongside secondary flavors of unripe peaches and nectarines. This Champagne exudes charm and elegance all while honoring the fine balance between fruit, acidity, minerality, and effervescence.

Joyce Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
West Sonoma Coast

A bright pale wine; clean, and clear, immediately suggesting its maritime origin. This hillside vineyard is one of Ernest’s coolest sites and it demonstrates that with shy notes of citric fruits, citric blossom, and a touch of salinity. The aromas are subdued and clean with uncanny freshness and minerality on the forefront, and the flavors are spot on as well. The light alcohol levels make it easy to pick out nuances of fruit and flower throughout.
The acidity and minerality go hand-in-hand with the bright flavors of lemons, and unripe pears leaving you with a healthy amount of salivation.

Cleary Ranch Pinot Noir 2022
Sonoma Coast

A brilliant ruby red wine with a good concentration of color, very clear. Aromatically speaking, the primary notes are all of fresh red berries and pomegranate seeds and a touch of rhubarb and subtle earthy tones. On the palate, this wine blossoms into a delicious succulent example of cool climate Pinot Noir, laced with incredible acidity and the right amount of tension. The tannins are very refined and have just enough grip to keep this young wine balanced and harmonious to the fruity finish. The palate continues coated with abundant red fruit throughout the tasting experience.

Hawk Hill Chardonnay 2022
Sonoma Coast

A light and pale yellow wine with faint traces of gold, this Chardonnay immediately captivates with its level of concentration on the preliminary aromas. This wine’s richness is noticeable from the start, with a touch of cream, vanilla, and ripe stone fruits, like ripe summer peaches and apricots. The palate is quite gripping, showing a lot of tension and a remarkable concentration of fruit, acidity, and great structure. It is definitely a great example of the maritime climate of the Coast’s best vineyard sites, with tremendous acidity and grip. The tension is felt throughout the tasting, and it leaves you anxious to see what it will develop in the near future. It will only get more complex and will enjoy some cellaring.

Hawk Hill Pinot Noir 2022
Sonoma Coast

A dense and borderline opaque crimson-red color suggests a wine with great depth and concentration. The aromas bring forth a combination of black cherry, black plum, and dark red rose, framed by underlying notes of crushed rock. Minerality is the defining characteristic of this Pinot Noir, complemented by bright acidity, making it a unique and memorable wine. The tannins are ripe and soft, providing a good structure to the abundance of fruit. The palate is quite luscious, with ripe cherry and pluot, plus sweet and tart notes of rhubarb and sour pomegranate seed. The acidity carries all these delightful notes through a lingering finish.

Alder Springs Petite Arvine 2022
Mendocino County

2022 Ernest Vineyards Alder Springs Petite Arvine is a pale-yellow wine with white gold hues. It offers a discreet aromatic profile with floral and fruity notes, including Asian pears, lychee, and cantaloupe, followed by exotic aromas of Jackfruit, papaya, and pink grapefruit, with underlying mineral notes. The palate is clean, refreshing, and subtly sweet, featuring candied kumquats, tangerines, hints of tree sap, and pine needles. It shows no oak influence, ensuring a pure expression of the varietal. Fresh acidity and mineral components lead to a long, pleasant finish, with floral tones emerging over time.

Alder Springs Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
Mendocino County

The aromas are unapologetically what we’ve come to expect from this varietal we love so much. It is a seductive and enticing wine with hints of orchard and stone fruits in perfect harmony, followed by subtle notes of wet sand toasted hazelnuts. As it warms up in the glass it shows some warm and complex notes of creamy oak followed by bright citrus zest. On the palate, the seductive nature of this wine is fully revealed with an irresistible and decadent melange of summer fruits, like ripe peaches, nectarines, and juicy naval oranges.

Alder Springs Vineyard Trousseau 2023
Mendocino County

Translucent with gentle ruby hue. The expressive nose reveals ripe raspberry, wild strawberry, and red currant which is intertwined with the essence of spring mountain air and fresh pine sap. On the palate, it presents a lightness in weight, displaying restrained flavors of tart cherry and candied cranberry, complemented by bright acidity and sandy tannins. Subtle notes of hibiscus tea, marked by a touch of salinity, invite an array of food pairing options. A structured and balanced wine, with fruit that lingers through the finish.

Alder Springs Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Mendocino County

Dense and opaque with a deep purple color, it suggests a wine with a youthful expression of the varietal. Aromatically subtle with notes of blackberries, mountain pine, black plums, cedar and a touch of pepper. The palate is a balance of black fruits and structural elements, with medium acidity. The tannins are gripping but round and ripe in nature. This is a Cabernet made with a lot of restraint and with a clear focus on elegance.

Alder Springs Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Mendocino County

A ruby red wine bright and clear with seamless color range. Beautifully aromatic with notes of plums, blackberries, forest floor and spicy notes. This wine is a true expression of cool-climate Cabernet with all the varietals notes leaping out of the glass without the oppressive levels of alcohol and oak. On the palate, it demonstrate the grape’s character from start to finish; nice mid-palate tannic grip and mouth filling dark fruit flavors, followed but subtle notes of cedar, tobacco and leather. There’s an unexpected lift to the whole experience due to the wine’s lower alcohol and relatively bright acidity. The palate remains on the edge between leaning on the the more savory aspects of the wine or totally embracing its fruity and mouth-watering freshness.