Notre Vue Estate Wines
Notre Vue Estate Wines unique terroir is located entirely within both the Chalk Hill and Russian River Valley appellations in north-eastern Sonoma County. The lower portion of our property lies at approximately 200 feet of elevation and is similar to much of the Russian River Valley, with deep, rich clay-loam soils.
This area is often affected by the fog and cool winds that snake their way up through the river valley from the Pacific Ocean. This delicate marine influence affords our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay a long, cool growing season that allows for great flavor development and retention of natural acidity.
As one heads northeast through our vineyard, tracing the boundary of our Forever Wild nature preserve, there is nearly 800 feet of elevation gain. These hillside plantings lie on shallower soils with sedimentary bedrock at about 36 inches.
These steep hillsides limit the vines’ access to water, naturally limiting vigor and yields, which produces grapes with more intensity and complexity. The higher elevation here also allows for more sunlight and warmer mornings than the valley floor. These conditions create an ideal environment for growing our later ripening Bordeaux varieties.
Elegant and refined this rosé of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre shines with fruit-forward notes of
summer from nose to palate. Your senses are ignited with aromas of white nectarine, tart strawberries, and apple blossoms. The palate is light at crisp with waves of white florals, citrus peel, and touches of summer peaches and berries on the finish, perfectly mirroring the rose gold hue of the wine.
Our 2020 Chardonnay Musque displays rich aromatics from nose to palate with a silky mouth feel and crisp acidity. On the nose your sense are awoken by a medley of fresh green herbs and golden apples married with undertones of fresh clementine, sea salt and toast. A rich palate follows with waves of fresh pear juice, yellow grapefruit, and straw on the finish.
This subtly rich Chardonnay Musque glistens softly with hints of gold in the glass. Aromas of lemon oil diverge with notes of green apples, citrus peel, almond shavings, and swirls of cracked white rock salt on the nose. Lingerings of these fruit notes follow on the palate, accompanied with hints of white tube rose and raw vanilla bean on a dry finish with bright acidity.
Comprised entirely of the Robert Young or Wente clone, this chardonnay is a selection of our best lots and finest french oak barrels. Winemaker Alex Holman uses native fermentation and a delicate touch to craft this wine into a style reminiscent of rich southern Burgundies. You will find aromas ranging from orchard fruits and almond skins to jasmine flowers and marshmallows. Rich and enveloping in the mouth, the wine offers a treasure trove of ripe pears, nectarines, apples, and even marzipan.
A delicious Chardonnay that exudes luxury from nose to palate. The aromas wrap around you with the ease and comfort of cashmere with notes of golden apples and lemon oil, baked with marzipan and vanilla bean. The palate is a touch brighter, yet still full with ripples of ripe pears and apples. Followed by hints of lemon grass, wild white roses, and a dusting of nutmeg on the finish.
One can really sense the terroir in this sophisticated medium bodied Merlot, with an essence that is both aromatically fruit forward and herbaceous in taste. A bouquet of fresh mint leaves and sweet violets are balanced by macerated plum, blackberries, and sweet cocoa on the nose. On the palate, the wine is silky smooth with cohesive notes of raspberries muddled with fresh bay leaf and lavender.
This fruit-forward Pinot Noir transports you instantly to the charming and beckoning essence of the Russian River Valley. An aroma of freshly muddled blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and figs instantly entices you on the nose. These notes are then married with waves of dark cocoa and a medley of cracked black pepper and cinnamon. The palate is lush and dry with notes of spiced black tea and rose water, with touches of berry bramble and pomegranate juice on a lightly tannic finish.
As stunning visually and on the palate as any classic Malbec, this estate jewel brings together Old World and New World aromatics flavors. A bouquet of boysenberry, tart red plum, brown sugar crystals, and undertones of violets are found on the nose. In contrast, on the palate, one is met with a sense of our Estate by way of fresh forest floor and structured earthy tannin, with hints of bramble and berry juice on the finish.
This sparkling wine is both delicate and sophisticated, cascading with small bubbles as it gleans in the natural sunlight with a dry and soft finish. Its bouquet showcases aromas of pear, golden apple, white cherry, and melon rind, with faint notes of almonds. The palate, though light and crips, mirrors these fruit notes with gentle ribbons of green apple, white peach, and white floral blossoms.
This elegant medium-bodied Cabernet Franc is perfectly balanced from nose to finish with swirls of mixed berries and earthly components. Aromas of muddled black cherries, sage and lavender ignite your senses on the nose mirroring a sophisticated tincture, which are then embraced by hints of crushed gravel and sweet tobacco leaves. On the palate, notes of cranberry juice are compacted by waves of various perzines ranging from cracked black pepper to spiced chilis, which linger on a smooth and dry finish.
A classic trio, this GSM displays wild strawberries and cherries on the nose, along with angel-food cake, crushed herbs, and black pepper. The palate follows with waves of rich red plums, Rainier cherries, cardamom, and dried herbs. Pair this wine with robust dishes such as cassoulet, roast duck, or rustic country sausage.
The luscious ruby color of this GSM blend is met on the nose with fruit-forward aromatics of dark cherry, plum and jammy blueberry, mirroring the hue of the wine. Velvety notes of rose petal and sandalwood envelop these berries with hints of pink peppercorn as the finished parcel of this nose. The palate is equally as enticing with notes of sweet tobacco leaf and dark chocolate taking the forefront, followed by acidity embodied by bright red berry notes and whispers of sage on a dry finish.
