2021 Donum Single-Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros, California

A Happy Wine Calle Ocho Favorite — Rated 95 Points

Donum Estate is a leader in single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Carneros, the cool, windswept corner of Sonoma where the San Pablo Bay keeps the grapes fresh. Founded in 2001, the estate is also home to one of the world's great outdoor sculpture collections — and the 2021 label carries Ai Weiwei's Zodiac Heads: the Year of the Ox.

The Chardonnay comes from estate blocks on the Donum Ranch and is fermented mostly in French oak with native yeast.

Critical Acclaim

• 95 Points – James Suckling
• 91 Points – Jeb Dunnuck

Tasting Notes

• Color: Light straw to gold.
• Aroma: Lemon, apple and lime with a hint of cinnamon.
• Palate: Mineral and elegant, with peach, Asian pear and white pepper held together by fresh acidity.

JC's Guide

"The white that steals the Thanksgiving table. Rich enough for the turkey, fresh enough for the seafood — and the label is a work of art." — JC, Happy Wine Calle Ocho

Happy Wine Pairing & Serving

• From our kitchen: Roast turkey, grilled fish, shrimp, chicken and creamy cheeses.
• Serve: 50–55°F (10–13°C). Take it out of the fridge 15 minutes before pouring.

Wine Details

• Producer: Donum Estate
• Appellation: Carneros, Sonoma County, California
• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Aging: Fermented mostly in French oak with native yeast
• Size: 750 ml

Order online for delivery, pick up at our shop on Calle Ocho, or enjoy a bottle at your table with live music and tapas.