Who started Chalk Hill Winery?

Fred Furth
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. His intuition told him the land had the potential to support a world-class vineyard.

Who owns chalkhill wine?

Proprietor Bill Foley
Proprietor Bill Foley acquired the iconic Chalk Hill Estate in 2010. Bill and his wife Carol’s passion and love of Burgundian varietals made Chalk Hill an intriguing venture.

Why is Chalk Hill called Chalk Hill?

“Chalk Hill” is named for the chalky white ash— more specifically, quartzite-rich volcanic tuff—that characterizes its soils. Though Chalk Hill AVA is a sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley AVA, it’s somewhat warmer, with less cool fog and more moderating breezes.

Is Chalk Hill Chardonnay oaky?

Chalk Hill Sonoma Coast Chardonnay – $13.59 89 Pts. The result is a Chardonnay with terrific balance. We have just the right acidity, minerality, and oaky tones. This allows beautiful aromas and flavors of green apple and a refreshing aspect to the wine.

Where is Chalk Hill?

Chalk Hill in Celina, TX is a premier, master-planned community by Centurion American that will encompass approximately 95 acres at the southeast corner of Preston Road and Collin County Road 102.

Is Chalk Hill Chardonnay vegan?

Chalk Hill is located in Healdsburg within Sonoma County, and this particular Chardonnay is made from grapes selected from a variety of vineyards scattered throughout the Sonoma Coast. There you have it, a vegetarian dish, which could be modified “gluten-free”, and would match-up perfectly with a buttery Chardonnay.

What wine do vegans drink?

Wines filtered only with sterile filters (ceramic filters) or cross-flow filters are vegan. Be sure to check with the producer. Several mass-produced wineries use sterile filters instead of animal products. Some wineries use bentonite to fine protein from white wines instead of isinglass.