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Thank you for the interest in the wines of Ernest Vineyards.  Ernest’s wines are released from the cellar twice per year to our Club Members and mailing list and subsequently available here until they are sold out.  These wines are a testament to the inspiration, exploration, and respect that make up Ernest Vineyards. We invite you to be part of our story, to explore our wines and celebrate the extraordinary spirit of the West Sonoma Coast and beyond.

Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 West Sonoma Coast - Ernest Vineyards
$150.00   750mL

Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
West Sonoma Coast

Dark purple in the glass, this Pinot Noir speaks to the maritime power of Occidental’s coastal ridgelines forested with ancient redwood. Aromas of cranberry, dried rose petal, and kirsch lead into a palate of profound elegance including black plum, and a touch of cassis interwoven with celery salt and dried thyme. The structure is vertical and graceful, with firm yet refined tannins, mouthwatering acidity, and a long, lingering finish. Elevated and savory, the wine balances intensity and restraint - complex, profound, and poised to evolve beautifully in bottle.





Cleary Ranch Pinot Noir 2023 Sonoma Coast - Ernest Vineyards
$95.00   750mL

Cleary Ranch Pinot Noir 2023
Sonoma Coast

Deep purple and luminescent in the glass, this Pinot Noir captures the full character of the Cleary Ranch in Freestone - a fog-draped coastal site where cool Pacific air and loamy soil combine precision and power. The nose is highly perfumed, opening with decadent notes of heritage red rose, raspberry, and cherry compote. The palate is exuberant yet balanced, delivering salted strawberry, Amarena cherry, and a subtle earthiness edged with dried tarragon and wood spice. Concentrated yet elegant, with silky tannins, the wine marries floral lift with site-driven depth. It drinks beautifully now but is built to age, embodying both the exuberance and refinement of the coast at its finest.





Joyce Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 West Sonoma Coast - Ernest Vineyards
$85.00   750mL

Joyce Vineyard Chardonnay 2023
West Sonoma Coast

Canary yellow and crystalline in the glass, this Chardonnay carries both brightness and viscosity. Sourced from Joyce Vineyard, perched in the cool coastal reaches of the West Sonoma Coast, the wine channels the site’s ocean influence and mineral-driven soils. Aromas of sea breeze, pink lady apple, and wild herbs rise with clarity. The palate is finely focused, delivering Meyer lemon curd and a subtle reduction that marries seamlessly with salinity and oceanic minerality. Precision, tension, and site-specific acidity define this wine, offering a brilliant example of Chardonnay shaped by the Pacific’s proximity.





Vista Verde Chenin Blanc 2023 San Benito - Ernest Vineyards
$42.00   750mL

Vista Verde Chenin Blanc 2023
San Benito

Brilliant and pure white gold in the glass. From the limestone-laced soils of Vista Verde, this Chenin Blanc reflects the site’s cool nights and radiant days with striking freshness. Aromas of white peach, pear, lime blossom, chamomile, and granite dust rise vividly. On the palate, feijoa and citrus drive the flavor, carried by a waxy, silky texture and framed by high-toned acidity. A subtle toasted sesame note completes the finish, lending depth to the wine’s crystalline profile. The result is a vibrant, mineral-driven Chenin Blanc of elegance and energy.





Hopkins River Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Sonoma Coast - Ernest Vineyards
$42.00   750mL

Hopkins River Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Sonoma Coast

Pale white gold with silvery-green highlights, this Sauvignon Blanc shimmers starbright in the glass, recalling morning dew. From the Russian River’s Hopkins River Ranch, a historic site with well-drained alluvial soils and cooling fog, it shows aromas of crisp wet grass, yellow guava, and a whisper of reduction that adds tension. The palate surprises with tropical fruit and a weight that exceeds the varietal’s norm, framed by herbaceous lift, Thai basil, and red celery. Structured yet elegant, it finishes with a fresh persistence, a complex expression rooted in Sonoma Coast character.





Alder Springs Vineyard Trousseau 2024 Mendocino County - Ernest Vineyards
$42.00   750mL

Alder Springs Vineyard Trousseau 2024
Mendocino County

A pale crimson hue and slightly opaque, this Trousseau reflects the rugged, high-elevation slopes of Alder Springs, where rocky soils and cool nights preserve vibrancy. Aromas of iron, rhubarb, heritage red rose, and hibiscus unfold with striking clarity. The palate shows pomegranate seed, juicy red fruit, and tart cherry lifted by ripe pluot notes. Supple tannins frame the mid-palate, delivering both brightness and depth. Structured yet elegant, the wine feels more complex and harmonious than the varietal often suggests, leaving a lasting impression of balance and poise.





Estate Chardonnay 2022  - Ernest Vineyards
$52.00   750mL

Estate Chardonnay 2022
Sonoma Coast

Aromatically speaking this cool-climate Chardonnay is quite generous with very forward and varietally correct notes. The nose is first met with hints of citrus blossoms followed by aromas of apples and pears, oranges and candied almonds. The palate brings forth an abundance of mouth-watering flavors of juicy cara-cara oranges, plus succulent and ripe apples. There's still plenty of fresh citric acidity coating your mid palate and creating a refreshing tasting experience. The old dilemma with cool-climate wines continues: drink them or save them! This is a perfect example of that, it is an everyday drinking Chardonnay as much as it is a cellar-able bottling that for sure will develop nicely with some age.



Estate Pinot Noir 2022  - Ernest Vineyards
$58.00   750mL

Estate Pinot Noir 2022
Sonoma Coast

A pale ruby red, very clear and bright wine. The aromas are quite intense despite the appearance of being a lightly extracted wine. On the nose there are pronounced notes of pomegranate, cherry cola, tart cranberries, red rose petals and earthy aromas behind it all. The palate is rich and concentrated with layers upon layers of decadent flavors on top of the wine's structural elements. The tannins are firm but ripe and silky; the acidity is assertive but coated with an exuberant fruitiness. The finish lingers on the palate with great concentration and freshness.



Alder Springs Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022  - Ernest Vineyards
$125.00   750mL

Alder Springs Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Mendocino County

A ruby red wine bright and clear with seamless color range. Beautifully aromatic with notes of plums, blackberries, forest floor and spicy notes. This wine is a true expression of cool-climate Cabernet with all the varietals notes leaping out of the glass without the oppressive levels of alcohol and oak. On the palate, it demonstrate the grape’s character from start to finish; nice mid-palate tannic grip and mouth filling dark fruit flavors, followed but subtle notes of cedar, tobacco and leather. There’s an unexpected lift to the whole experience due to the wine’s lower alcohol and relatively bright acidity. The palate remains on the edge between leaning on the the more savory aspects of the wine or totally embracing its fruity and mouth-watering freshness.