Duckhorn Postmark Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2021

Duckhorn really got serious when they purchased Kosta Browne for access to some of the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley and then bought Calera for six of the most coveted blocks of Pinot Noir in the whole Central Coast. Immediately, their portfolio became one of California’s best, but one thing was still missing – great value Cabernet and Chardonnay.

Enter Postmark– the final piece de resistance holding the Duckhorn Family back from interstellar domination. Last year’s rendition was made in Napa Valley. I found it an odd choice. There’s a lot of great places in California to grow Cabernet and Chardonnay and just about every place is less expensive than the fruit they were getting. It had to have been a losing venture. But now, with access to these great sources outside of Napa Valley, they’re able to do what they do best.