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Trends in Chardonnay
sonoma-lifestyle
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Trends in Chardonnay
California Chardonnay has traveled a storied journey through the decades, from The Judgment of Paris wine tasting in 1976, when a California Chardonnay beat out four French white Burgundies, to the...
Head Winemaker Biographies
Winemaking
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Head Winemaker Biographies
It took the vision and expertise of our former and present head winemakers to make Legacy the truly unique, limited availability cuvée it is. WILLIAM BONETTI, SONOMA-CUTRER 1981-1991 William Bonett...
Our Closure Choice
Winemaking
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Our Closure Choice
For over thirty years, Sonoma-Cutrer has been dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in our wines, specifically Chardonnays. Behind this almost singular focus is a story about serendipity, place an...
Focus on Chardonnay
Winemaking
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Focus on Chardonnay
Chardonnay is Chardonnay is Chardonnay. Or is it? Not really. You might be surprised how different Chardonnays can really be. Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the wor...
The Philosophy of Terroir
Winemaking
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The Philosophy of Terroir
Terroir is something that we spend a lot of time talking about at Sonoma-Cutrer. At the heart of Burgundian winemaking methodology, the philosophy of terroir can be loosely defined as a “sense of p...
Celebrate America with California Chardonnay
Winemaking
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Celebrate America with California Chardonnay
The Fourth of July is a time to fire up the grill, light some sparklers, and toast this amazing country. And what better time to celebrate America’s most popular wine varietal? Our country’s story ...
Introducing: Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaking
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Introducing: Sauvignon Blanc
Introducing: Sauvignon Blanc We all know that Sonoma-Cutrer is famous for its Chardonnay, but … Sauvignon Blanc? How did Chardonnay’s little sister find its way into the winery’s award winning port...
Behind the Scenes at Harvest
Winemaking
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Behind the Scenes at Harvest
It’s crunch time at Sonoma-Cutrer, and a buzz of anticipation is in the air as another harvest is well under way. Excitement and adrenaline take the place of sleep during this magical time as crews...