Pezzi King, Bacigalupi 2021, Russian River Valley, Chardonnay

Where complexity meets charisma. Aged to silky fullness in French oak, this wine delivers citrus and stone fruit wrapped in a creamy finish that lingers longer than your dinner conversation. Pair with rich seafood, soft cheeses, or creamy pastas.

Tasting Notes: Striking aromas of golden apple, grilled peach, and lemon zest lead into a layered palate of pear, apricot, and quince. Notes of pink grapefruit, melon, and flint ripple through the long, mouthwatering finish, supported by acidity and refined tannins aging in French Oak. Voluptuous yet focused, this wine combines beauty with structure. Perfect with Dungeness crab, bruschetta, or cellar through 2027 for added complexity.

Varietals: 100% Chardonnay

About the Estate: Pezzi King Vineyards sits high in the hills above Dry Creek Valley. Known for producing small-lot, high-impact Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 137-acre property includes 65 acres of estate vineyards that consistently yield bold, expressive wines. Originally famed for its groundbreaking 1995 Zinfandel, Pezzi King helped redefine the region's style with rich, jammy, fruit-forward bottlings that set a new bar for excellence. Winemaker Chris Barrett carries the legacy forward, crafting wines that reflect the strength of the land and the passion of the people behind it.