Saintsbury
2019 Chardonnay
"Toyon Farm"
Los Carneros AVA
Auction 25 | Lot No. 107
Vintage: 2019
Saintsbury
Chardonnay
Los Carneros
20 cases produced
Highlights
- Our first Chardonnay from long-time Pinot Noir grower partner Toyon Farm, a 15-plus-year relationship
- A powerful, opulent Chardonnay made with the Saintsbury house style of grace and balance
- The 21-acre Chardonnay site lies just around the corner from our winery in the Los Carneros nested appellation
- A Chardonnay unlike any other in our portfolio, and made in an extremely small quantity for 2021
Description
20 cases of absolutely delicious Chardonnay from our friends at Toyon Farm. A grower partner since 2004 for Pinot Noir, this wine shocked us all at its first tasting. Powerfully opulent and heady on the nose and palate, it is framed by mouthwatering acidity and a lean minerality. It is a fantastic surprise for us in the 2019 vintage, and we're delighted to share it with you!
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Tim Colla
Winemaker, Saintsbury
Tim Colla discovered his passion for winemaking while traveling through Argentina during a post-high school gap year. After completing his studies in Fine Art and Chemistry at Columbia University, he returned to Argentina to start his career in wine with a harvest in Mendoza. This was quickly followed by a move to Napa Valley where he worked back-to-back harvests at Chappellet and Seavey Vineyards before landing in 2010 at Saintsbury.
Working as the Enologist at Saintsbury was Tim's first experience with Pinot Noir and he immediately fell for this enigmatic, and sometimes ornery, grape variety. In 2013 he was promoted to Associate Winemaker and in 2015 became the lead Winemaker at Saintsbury.
Country born: United States
Education: B.A. Columbia University
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To keep things simple. To keep things honest. To make wines that are energetic, generous, and self-assured.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Roamann | 2022 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Estate Bottled | 28 (2024) |
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| Quixote Winery | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 25 (2021) | |
| Saintsbury | 2019 | Chardonnay | Los Carneros | Toyon Farm | 25 (2021) |
| To Kalon Vineyard Company | 2019 | Red Wine | Oakville | A Unique Offering | 25 (2021) |
| Shafer Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | John's Upper 7 | 24 (2020) |
| Artesa Vineyards & Winery | 2017 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon | 23 (2019) |
| Faustini Wines | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Ava | 23 (2019) |
| Jamieson Ranch Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Falabella | 23 (2019) |
| Rocca Family Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Collinetta Vineyard Winemaker's Barrel | 23 (2019) |
| Bell Wine Cellars, Hoopes Vineyard, Mira Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 22 (2018) | |
| Freedom Estate | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Rutherford Dust | 22 (2018) |
| Vine Cliff Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Memories | 22 (2018) |
| Pillar Rock Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 14 (2010) | |
| Porter Family Vineyards | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Duet | 14 (2010) |
| Signorello Estate | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Big Rock Cuvee | 14 (2010) |
| Venge Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Family Reserve, Oakville | 14 (2010) |
| Work Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Napa Valley Reserve | 14 (2010) |
| Lail Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Heimark Vineyard/ Mole Hill blend | 13 (2009) |
| Schrader Cellars, LLC | 2007 | Zinfandel | Napa Valley | Vieux Os "Wicked Stump" | 13 (2009) |
| Signorello Estate | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Big Rock Cuvee | 13 (2009) |
| Spelletich Cellars | 2008 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| V Madrone Cellars | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Transition | 13 (2009) |
| Baldacci Family Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | First Born | 12 (2008) |
| Dominari | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Promiscuus | 12 (2008) |
| Mi Sueño Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Selección Herrera | 12 (2008) |
| Palmaz Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Best of 40 Barrels - Los Olivos | 12 (2008) |
| CONSTANT | 2006 | Cabernet Franc | Diamond Mountain District | 11 (2007) | |
| Sullivan Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 11 (2007) | |
| Atlas Peak Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Robert Craig Winery | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Affinity | 8 (2004) |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon | 8 (2004) |
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Winery Distribution
Saintsbury is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Vintage Wine Marketing)
- Colorado (Breakthru Beverage)
- Florida (Breakthru Beverage)
- Louisiana (Wines Unlimited)
- Maryland (Breakthru Beverage)
- New Jersey (Allied Beverage)
- New York (Banville)
- North Carolina (Mutual )
International:
- Japan (Hotei Wines)