About the Work
After 35 years living in Yountville, the time finally arrived to produce boutique single vineyard designate wines of Chardonnay and Pinot noir. A growing passion for all things farming and the surprises to be found in vineyards from Santa Cruz to the Napa Valley. A lifetime in creative endeavors and a lot of education, these wines have come through to be exactly what I wanted to create. Here are some of the representations of the work from start to finish.
If you are interested in a tasting appointment email: theoakden1@gmail.com for details. It is guaranteed that the owner / winemaker will be pouring these beautiful wines.
The Rio Del Mar Vineyard Pinot noir has been awarded 92 points from the Wine Spectator Magazine, 94 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, and a gold medal from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for the 2019 vintage. Sante Magazine Wine Competition Gold Medal for the 2019 vintage, Jancis Robinson 16 pts for the 2019 vintage.
The 2020 Rio Del Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir received Double Gold in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Wine Spectator 91 pts. J.M.
New Allocation Release:
2022 Rio Del Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir
2022 Muir-Hanna Vineyard Chardonnay
both receiving Gold medals in the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
* not able to ship to: OK, AL, AR,MI, NH
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The Chardonnay label was created from the history of the Family name originating in England. Originally, Oakden, it seems only fitting that an oak branch would be used in the family coat of arms. The acorn represents the beginning of something new, a marker to view in the future.
The wine has true European style and has the balanced acidity that will allow this Chardonnay to age gracefully for years to come.
