Like so many wineries today, the owners create chalk hill estate winery. View maps of chalk hill wine region, lists of local vineyards and wineries, plus climate statistics and more. Healdsburgs overthetop culinary garden tour awaits share this. Chalk hill was so named on account of local deposits of chalk. Set in the library nook, our experienced wine educators will walk you through the terroir of chalk hill, russian river valley, and alexander valley estate reserve wines. There he assembled his first wines by asking questions, taking classes, making mistakes, and learning the craft. Chalk hill is a familyowned winery, dedicated to making small batch, hand crafted wines of distinction. It was founded in 1959 by wine pioneer and former dancer, rodney strong, the winery focuses solely on sonoma county grape growing and wines.
Here, nature is joined by artisans of the vineyard and cellar to bring forth wines that reflect the character and richness of this special place. Fred furth, a founder of sonomas chalk hill winery and a highpowered san francisco attorney known for his swagger and everpresent cigar. Furth is an internationally renowned attorney who has a passion for food, music and wine. On a spring day in 1972, while piloting his plane over the russian river, chalk hills founder, fred furth, caught his first view of a natural amphitheatre carved into the hills of eastern sonoma. He picked up the historic sebastiani vineyards and winery in sonoma as well as chalk hill, sawyer cellars in napa valley and lancaster estate in alexander valley, all part of a. Bills namesake william hill winery had grown to more than 100,000 cases per year, along with bills reputation for developing premium hillside. Several important critics have rated this chalk hill wine highly. On the north side of windsor, extending along a short stretch of the russian river, is the chalk hill district, which takes its name from the warm, blanched volcanic ash hillsides that offer excellent drainage and sunny exposures. The chalk hill ava is an american viticultural area ava located in sonoma county, california. Wine enthusiast gave the 2015 vintage a score of 90.
On a spring day in 1972, while piloting his plane over the russian river, chalk hills founder, fred furth, caught his first view of a natural. Foley food and wine society shop the exchange brands. Billionaire bill foley bets on getting bigger in competitive. Chalk hill estate chardonnay, chalk hill prices, stores. Unique biospheres distinguish chalk hill from the neighboring appellations the cooler russian river valley to the west and. We contacted the winery ahead of time and arranged a 2 hour culinary tour, which included a tour of. Dive into the history of roth estate winery and sample the best wines of roth estates cave tasting. Our residency program supports artists of all mediums in their creative process by offering time and space to be immersed in their craft. Furth, according to published reports, struck his head after falling in the bathroom on may 5. Look, i think life is here to be lived and what better way to. The result of ash deposits from an ancient volcanic eruption, soils are shallow, fast draining and slightly acidic.
Along the way, tour host rich stebbing filled us in on chalk hills history, past and present owners and the. The chalk hill ava is located in sonoma county, covering the northeast corner of the russian river ava, just east of route 101 near the town of windsor. Chalk hill winery healdsburg 2020 all you need to know. Kincade fire rips through alexander valley wineries soda. Chalk hill estate winery restaurant healdsburg, ca opentable. We are chalk hill wine club members and vacationed for 4 days in sonoma. In 1962, rod purchased a turnofthecentury winery and vineyard in windsor, sonoma county with 159 acres of mixed grapes. Starting in windsor, take a drive up chalk hill road, and you may see no wineries and the briefest of vineyard vistas through the trees before youre already in alexander va. Founded nearly four decades ago, this spectacular 0acre property features 300 acres of vineyards, wilderness areas, winery, hospitality center, culinary garden, residence, stables, equestrian pavilion, sports fields, fishing and swimming ponds, and guest houses. Appellations team sustainability philanthropy blog. Tour the vineyards and winery and taste estate wines alongside the best that bordeaux has to offer. This is a list of wineries in the mclaren vale wine region, a major wine producing region located within the fleurieu wine zone in south australia. Chalk hill estate is one of the most spellbinding wineries in the world. Founded nearly four decades ago, this spectacular 0acre property features 300 acres of vineyards, wilderness areas, winery, hospitality center, culinary garden, residence, stables, and equestrian pavilion.
Sonoma county wineries undergo losses during the kincade fire. Chalk hill estate reopens for tastings following the kincade. We offer a variety of tours, tastings and culinary experiences. The harvey family has been growing grapes for six generations and has six vineyards spread across the beautiful mclaren vale wine region.
Restaurants near chalk hill winery, healdsburg on tripadvisor. Frederick and his wife peggy furth currently own over 1200 acres in the region. Chalk hill is a family owned wine company dedicated to making small batch, hand crafted wines of dis. Founded nearly four decades ago, this spectacular 0acre property features 300 acres of vineyards, wilderness areas, winery, hospitality center, culinary garden, residence, stables, equestrian pavilion, sports fields.
Wine from chalk hill, california buy wine online total. I love to unwind at the end of the week with a beautiful, home cooked meal and a glass of wine. Chalk hill estate home foley food and wine society. In 1972, chalk hill estates frederick furth bought his initial 242 acres.
Rodney strong vineyards sources from throughout sonoma county and has 14 estate vineyards located in alexander valley, russian river valley, chalk hill. Click here for more information on booking a visit. Rod buys vineyard that would become first chardonnay in chalk hill 1962. Nov 20, 2019 to be fully immersed in the 1,300acre estate, book an hour and a half estate tour and tasting. Chalk hill winery, the highend wine estate of famed classaction attorney fred furth, is being sold to insurance magnate william foley, who. There are an estimated 74 cellar doors and over 160 vineyards in the region the wineries are centred around five main areas.
Foley family wines buys chalk hill vineyard plus adds to. Fantastic views the bar is just 2 barrels with a timber planking spread over the 2 barrels. The winery s vineyards are thoughtfully woven through the native foliage and contoured to fit the intricate terrain. In 1972, the original owner fred furth takes a plane trip over the russian river. Chalk hill was named for its reflective white soils. Dec 20, 2002 or the wines lisa minucci of martini house is most excited about. The true essence of chalk hill is its estate, a unique corner of california wine country. Chalk hill winery, the highend wine estate of famed classaction attorney fred furth, is being sold to insurance magnate william foley, furth confirmed thursday. Rodney strong vineyards is dedicated to crafting worldclass wines. The boundaries of the wine appellation cover the northeast corner of the russian river valley ava. The majority of vineyards are located to the east of u. Winery releases first chalk hill labeled chardonnay 1977 with the release of this wine in 1977, rod introduces the world to chalk hill chardonnay. The boundaries of the wine appellation cover the northeast corner of the. Newsom said fires and power shutoffs make for a moment in our history that we.
Or book now at one of our other 9045 great restaurants in healdsburg. Foley acquiring chalk hill winery the press democrat. At the end of long driveway, we found ourselves in a very. Fred furth, a founder of sonomas chalk hill winery and a highpowered san francisco attorney known for his swagger and everpresent cigar, died may 12 after suffering a fall at his home in palm beach, fla. The majority of vineyards are located to the east of. Chalk hill releases guide to american sommeliers wine. We contacted the winery ahead of time and arranged a 2 hour culinary tour, which included a tour of the property, including the vegetable gardens and a 4 course wine pairing. An active partner in the community, the winery also hosts annual benefits for fayette friends of animals and other nonprofit organizations. His intuition told him the land had the potential to support a worldclass vineyard. More than twothirds of the chalk hill estate remains uncultivated. Rodney strong vineyards was the first to release a chardonnay with chalk hill on the label. Get menu, photos and location information for chalk hill estate winery in healdsburg, ca. This is priced above average for white wine from chalk hill.
Chalk hill estate chardonnay and chalk hill pinot noir are famous around the world. When peggy furth first arrived at chalk hill vineyards in the mid 1980s, there was no front gate, no paved road, no fancy winery and most definitely no mansion. One half of the wellknown chalk hill furths, devoted. Oct 08, 2017 they are now nevada residents and spend some four months of the year at their home on the chalk hill winery estate in healdsburg.
Chalk hill artist residency is now accepting applications for 2019. Stores and prices for chalk hill estate chardonnay, chalk hill prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. There are more than 1,400 vineyard acres, and just four wineries. Chalk hill estate winery is located at the eastern edge of the russian river valley south of downtown healdsburg in the worldrenown sonoma wine region of california. Sep 02, 2015 mark lingenfelder, executive vice president, vineyard operations at chalk hill estate winery, gives an inside look at what makes chalk hill such a special pl. Oct 21, 2009 napa valley pioneer, william bill hill. This is an unprecedented moment in our history as a company and as a community. Guests have the opportunity to explore the hillside vineyards, the terroir of the chalk hill appellation and the unique history and approach to viticulture at chalk hill estate. Chalk hill artist residency alliance of artists communities. He envisioned sonoma county cabernet sauvignons that would match in quality with the finest wines of the world. Discover our single vineyard wines sonoma grown for over 50 years. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Here, proprietor bill foley both preserves the nature of the land and honors it by producing wines reflecting its exceptional qualities. Our culinary program is a natural extension our agricultural heritage.
The company, owned by billionaire businessman bill foley, has bought a 64acre vineyard in the chalk hill wine region that is planted with. We are chalk hill wine club members and vacationed for 4 days in sonoma county with another couple. The most notable losses were ken and diane wilsons soda rock winery, located on highway 128 between pine flat road and chalk hill road, and jackson family wines the spire collection at field. The 10 best restaurants near chalk hill winery in healdsburg. Chalk hill sonoma coast chardonnay 2016 from sonoma coast, sonoma county, california the sonoma coast chardonnay is golden in color.
Find the best selection and prices on over 8,000 different wines. Chalk hill is known best for chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon. Rodney strong vineyards is a familyowned winery based in healdsburg, california, united states. We host a unique vineyard tour in our charming property in chalk hill mountain. Reservations at chalk hill estate winery chalk hill. Bent oak winery products 2017 chardonnay chalk hill. Hidden in the rugged foothills of the mayacamas mountain range that divides napa and sonoma counties, the winery offers extraordinary scenery, a sense of serenity and seclusion, cooling maritime breezes, and a providential climate for wine grapes. We had an interesting drive down chalk hill road on a misty morning. Foley food and wine society members create account. The tasting room was closed, but the wine production facility in chalk hill not threatened by fire was operating thursday, and the fruit harvest was ongoing. About cw klay winery open yearround offering guests entertaining special events, informative and educational tours, ideal venues for private events, wine tasting, and shopping in two locations. Chalk hill boasts a long history of agricultural pioneering. About chalk hill perhaps no other winery captures the casual luxury of sonoma county better than chalk hill estate.
Order online, pick up in store, enjoy local delivery or ship items directly to you. Founded nearly four decades ago, this spectacular 0acre property features 300 acres of vineyards, wilderness areas, winery, hospitality center, and culinary garden. We are open daily by appointment from 10 am to 4 pm. Dec 06, 2018 the terroir behind chalk hill winery estate. Reservations at chalk hill estate winery chalk hill estate. The name chalk hill comes from the unique volcanic soil of chalky white ash which has shown itself to perform well with planting of white varietals such as chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Chalk hill estate winery has a very unique terroir and climate, and when fred furth, founder of the winery, flew over the land in 1972, he knew that it had the potential to be a topclass vineyard. Vince watkins we came across this little winery on olivers rd at mclaren vale it is just there office at the top of the hill. The justreleased 2003 edition of the chalk hill winery sommelier guide to restaurants in america gives biographical information on more than 280 sommeliers who currently staff many of the top restaurants across the country. On a spring day in 1972, while piloting his plane over the russian river, chalk hill s founder, fred furth, caught his first view of a natural amphitheatre carved into the hills of eastern sonoma. Join us for an intimate walking tour where you will discover the history of the land, learn about the vineyard and follows the path of our grapes from vine to bottle. Currency creek, old reynella, mclaren vale, mclaren flat, willunga and aldinga. Book your tasting experience directions contact us.
Chalk hill winery, the highend wine estate of famed classaction attorney fred furth, is being sold to insurance magnate william foley, who acquired sebastiani vineyards and is expanding his wine. For more than a century, our land has been an important producer of gourmet produce, meats, poultry and wine. Chalk hill, the appellation, is one of in sonoma county a region of fine wine, remarkable beauty, and agricultural abundance. We were eager to visit chalk hill estate vineyards and winery. Dive into the history of roth estate winery and sample the best wines of roth. The higher elevations offer stunning views of the russian river valley to the west and the mayacamas mountains to the east. The winery is approximately 70 miles north of san franciscos golden gate bridge a 1. Chalk hill wines 56 field street, mclaren vale, south australia 5171 rated 4. Aromas of yellow apple, melon, citrus zest and mango meld beautifully with notes of toasted hazelnut and vanilla. As you can imagine from its name, the vineyards chalk hill estate is also its own ava have a certain mineral component. Chalk hill releases guide to american sommeliers wine spectator. Perhaps no other winery captures the casual luxury of sonoma county better than chalk hill estate. In addition to the estate wines, chalk hill offers sonoma coast wines produced from some great vineyards throughout the sonoma coast ava. Mar 17, 2020 located just outside healdsburg, california, lancaster estate is situated on 53 hillsideacres of vineyards in the eastern hills of southern alexander valley, at the confluence of the chalk hill and knights valley appellations.
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