Matrix 2021, Russian River Valley, Chardonnay

This Sonoma Chardonnay blends orchard fruit, crisp acidity, and subtle oak like a pro. Quite versatile, pair it with crab cakes, grilled shrimp, roast chicken, citrusy salads, creamy pastas, and more. 

Tasting Notes: Sweet honeysuckle aromas lead into a bright and balanced palate of citrus and green apple, framed by crisp acidity. A subtle thread of French oak adds depth, rounding out the finish with soft complexity and texture. Filtered but unfined, this Chardonnay was barrel-fermented and aged 15 months in 35% new French oak—resulting in a refined yet expressive wine.

Varietals: 100% Chardonnay

About the Estate: Matrix Winery is located in the heart of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, where it specializes in small-lot Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other Burgundian-style wines. With estate fruit sourced from across the Russian River, Sonoma Coast, and Dry Creek Valley, the winemaking team can hand-select specific vineyard blocks—or even rows—to achieve complexity and precision. Focused on sustainable, labor-intensive farming, Matrix produces low-yield fruit with rich concentration and expressive character, resulting in wines that are both powerful and refined.