2018 · Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

La Crema is a family-owned, women-owned and women-led winery based in Windsor in California’s Russian River Valley, established in 1979 and part of Jackson Family Wines. It focuses on elegant, balanced wines from cool-climate vineyard sites across California and Oregon, especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with sourcing from regions including Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Monterey, Los Carneros, Anderson Valley, and Willamette Valley. Winemaking emphasizes gentle handling, small-batch methods, and preserving freshness and site expression. Sustainability is central to the estate, with SIP and Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing certification, regenerative farming, water conservation, biodiversity, and significant solar power use. The winery also highlights diversity, inclusion, and community support.