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Us: Our Story About
Us: Our Story Perched in the remote Gavilan Mountain Range,
1,800 feet above California's Salinas Valley, this rugged vineyard sits at the
base of an extinct volcano bordering the Pinnacles National Monument.
Chalone Vineyard is one of the few wineries in the U.S. growing grapes in
limestone-based soils, the same as in Burgundy. The spare, well-drained ground,
limited rainfall and low crop levels attracted Dick Graff, who wanted to make
top-flight Burgundian-styled Chardonnay. Graff made his first vintage under the
Chalone Vineyard label in 1966, producing what became a benchmark for California
Chardonnay.
Today, we continue to focus on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We also produce
limited amounts of Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Syrah. All of our wines are
estate grown and bottled, meaning we control everything from vine to bottle.
Chalone Vineyard
240 Gateway Road West
Napa, CA 94558
Part of the Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Family