2024 Cresta Blanca Chardonnay

Cresta Blanca is a celebration of California’s winemaking breakthrough—bold, unexpected, and world-class. Founded in 1882, it was the first to show the world what California was capable of, winning the Grand Prix in Paris and helping shape a new frontier in wine. Today, that spirit lives on. These wines honor where we began, but they’re made for where we’re going—driven by curiosity, crafted with care, and full of discovery. Grand Beginnings. Endless Possibilities.

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Tasting Notes

The 2024 Cresta Blanca Chardonnay balances purity of fruit with elegant winemaking. Vibrant Honeycrisp apple and white nectarine meet refined oak, hints of nutmeg, and a touch of crème brûlée. Rich yet crisp, it finishes with refreshing balance and depth. This wine is a true reflection of Livermore Valley terroir and our more than 100 years of Chardonnay craftsmanship.

Fruit

Body

Tannin

Acid

Wine Notes

Chardonnay 99%

Malvasia 1%

Release Date

September 2025

Alcohol %

14.5%

Appellation

Livermore Valley

Appellation

Livermore Valley

Fermentation And Aging

The grapes were harvested at night and gently pressed to retain their natural freshness and purity while minimizing the extraction of any bitterness from the skins. The juice was then barrel fermented to encourage aromatic and flavor complexity, as well as to achieve a seamless integration of fruit and oak. Following fermentation, the wine was aged Sur Lie for nine months in a combination of 30% new French oak and 70% seasoned barrels. During this time, the lees were stirred every few weeks to enhance texture, build mid-palate weight, and add subtle layers of complexity. The result is a balanced wine that marries bright fruit expression with refined oak influence and a supple, lingering finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS TO TRY

With 2024 Cresta Blanca Chardonnay

Pan-seared halibut in lemon-caper sauce, shiitake mushroom risotto, or garlic shrimp scampi.

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