Goldschmidt Vineyards 'Singing Tree' Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California

Sunlight drapes the western slopes of the Russian River Valley in a soft golden glow, and from that landscape comes the 2024 Goldschmidt Vineyards Singing Tree Chardonnay, a wine shaped by coastal breezes, sandstone soils, and the legacy of orchards once alive with birdsong. Crafted with precision and intention, this vintage transforms a historic Sebastopol hillside into a pure expression of Chardonnay elegance and mineral beauty.

Product Details:

• Winemaker: Nick Goldschmidt
• Owners: Nick & Yolyn Goldschmidt
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Vineyard: Singing Tree Vineyard
• Elevation: 100 ft
• Vines/Rootstock/Clone: Planted 1987 / 110R / “See” Selection
• Soils: Sandy Loam, Gold Ridge (Wilson Grove Formation)
• Pruning/Trellis: Cane / U-trellis
• Harvest: September 2024
• Yield: 3.8 tons per acre
• Fermentation: Stainless steel & barrel; partial malolactic
• Aging: 20% French oak barrels, 80% concrete
• Alcohol: 13.9%
• TA: 5.8 g/L
• pH: 3.59
• Cases Produced: 4,500 (12-packs)

Sensory Description:

Pale yellow with green reflections, the 2024 Singing Tree Chardonnay opens with lifted aromas of honeysuckle, citrus peel, almond, nectarine, and a delicate touch of coconut. The palate is vibrant and finely textured, balancing lemon and white peach with a subtle almond roundness. A clean, mineral-driven finish brings clarity and poise, showcasing the cool-climate elegance and precision that define this Russian River hillside.

Awards & Accolades:

• 92 Points – Wilfred Wong, Excellent

Winemaker's Background:

Goldschmidt Vineyards is the life’s work of husband-and-wife team Nick and Yolyn Goldschmidt, New Zealand natives whose winemaking journey spans Australia, South America, and ultimately Sonoma County, now their home. Since founding the winery, their five children have been involved in harvest and cellar work, and even inspired the silhouettes adorning their labels. Today, Nick continues to craft vineyard-specific wines that honor site expression, family tradition, and decades of global winemaking experience.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight the wine’s bright acidity and floral aromatics. This Chardonnay pairs beautifully with shellfish, scallops, lemon-herb chicken, creamy roast poultry, crab cakes, asparagus dishes, and light pastas in citrus or cream sauces. Its crisp minerality also makes it a refreshing companion to mild cheeses and garden-fresh salads.

From the cool hillsides of Russian River Valley to the glass, the 2024 Goldschmidt Vineyards Singing Tree Chardonnay invites you into a world where precision, purity, and place converge, an expressive white wine built for both immediate pleasure and graceful aging through 2035.