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Carneros Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

Carneros Chardonnay

Carneros is renowned for producing award-winning Chardonnay, so although we primarily produce Pinot Noir, we couldn’t help but plant a small block of Chardonnay at our Estate. Our Carneros Estate Chardonnay is sourced from a variety of Chardonnay clones across our 120-acre vineyard. Primarily fermented in French oak using native yeast, with a small percentage in concrete, we strive to produce an elegant, balanced style of Chardonnay with maximum complexity while remaining fresh and vibrant on the palate.

Tech Sheets

Donum Vineyard

Spanning nearly 200 acres, the Donum Vineyard is home to our oldest plantings, the Donum Home, our state-of-the-art production facility, and our renowned art collection, The Donum Collection. Nestled in the rolling hills that rise from the San Pablo Bay, the vineyard is divided into more than 25 distinct blocks and sub-blocks, each showcasing a diverse array of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay clones—including a proprietary Donum clone and heirloom selections. Planted between 1990 and 2022, these estate vines are meticulously farmed by Donum’s dedicated winemaking and vineyard teams.
Soil Types
  • Haire Clay Loam
  • Diablo Clay
  • Goulding Clay Loam
Varietals
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Meunier
Clones
  • Donum
  • Wente
  • 76
  • Mt. Eden
  • Côte d’Or
  • Calera
  • Mt. Eden
  • Martini
  • 2A
  • Pommard
  • Swan
  • Dijon 115
  • 828
  • and 667

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