2020 · Russian River Chardonnay

Buehler is a fourth-generation, family-owned winery established in 1976 on a mountaintop east of St. Helena in Napa Valley. The estate focuses on hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, including the flagship Papa’s Knoll, alongside other varietals. It farms with an emphasis on low yields and meticulous vineyard management, while sourcing additional fruit from low-yielding Napa farms; no specific sustainability certification is noted. Winemaker David Cronin crafts the wines with a minimalist approach. Family members and long-serving vineyard and cellar staff remain closely involved across the operation, from vineyard work through bottling, reflecting a hands-on, family-run character.