2023 · Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

RouteStock is a California label based in Napa Valley, owned and established by importer Wilson Daniels, founded in 1978. It sources grapes from premium vineyards in Napa Valley, Carneros and the Sonoma Coast, working closely with growers throughout the season. The wines are made with a minimal-intervention philosophy, using native yeasts and natural malolactic fermentation, with limited new oak, low sulfur and no chemical additives. The range is described as sustainably farmed, although no formal certification is cited. Veteran winemaker Vance Rose developed the line, whose limited-run wines emphasize terroir and an accessible price point.