"The Jane" Chardonnay Lovers Tour, Sonoma (300 Level)

"The Jane" Chardonnay Lovers Tour, Sonoma


Number of wineries: 5
Average rating: 4.34 (projected)
Wine Route Rating: Advanced (300)
Likely highlight of the day: Ramey (unless you're Jane, in which case the best is saved for last)

Notes: This one is named after Jane Hogan Barlin, who loves Chardonnay more than anyone I've ever met. Both Ramey and Stonestreet make 4 different Chardonnays -- a rarity for most wineries -- and Robert Young will typically do a 3-4 year vertical tasting of their excellent Chardonnay. The route is rated "300" (Advanced) due to the multiple sit-down tastings and more intimate settings of most of the stops on the tour.

LocationStart TimeStop TimeReservation?Notes
Ramey (4.75)10:0011:15
A sitdown tasting and the chance to try 4 excellent Chards (plus some even better Cabs)
Lunch in Healdsburg11:3012:15
 
Not Needed
Plenty of good, quick options (Mateo's, Bovolo, a sandwich from Oakville Grocery)
Stonestreet (4.19)12:301:30
Another sitdown tasting and another chance to try up to 4 Chards. They advertise that the tasting experience can be customized as well (even more Chardonnay?)
Robert Young (4.63)1:452:30
 
Not Needed
Often will do a Chardonnay vertical tasting of 3-4 vintages of their buttery Chardonnay
Chalk Hill (4.13)2:453:30
 
Not Needed
The one that started it all -- Chalk Hill Chardonnay is the first "premium" Chardonnay I had that made me recognize the potential of the varietal
Kendall Jackson Wine Center (NR)4:005:00
 
Not Needed
Some may find it odd to see KJ on the list, but if you name the tour after someone, you have to put their favorite wine producer on it. Like a visit to Mecca for Jane Hogan Barlin

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