Chalk Hill Estates

Chalk Hill Estates produces elegant wines you can find in many restaurants along the Grand Strand. Affordable, easy-drinking, and food-friendly, you’ll love to share these wines with friends. We visited the winery in Sonoma, and it is one of the most idyllic outdoor porch experiences you can imagine.

Our Visit to the Picturesque Chalk HIll Estates in Sonoma Valley

We started with a tasting on the porch, and Chalk Hill ordered up the perfect mid-70s degree weather for wine sipping. You just can’t beat the views overlooking vineyards. Our knowledgeable server told us the history of the estate, tasted us through the portfolio of wines, and then took us to the basement wine cellar. This was a cool experience!

Chalk Hill Chardonnay = ultimate porch sipping, conversation with good friends, light jazz playing in the background. They are elegant and understated like a Southern grandmother who serves a casual lunch on fine china.

About Chalk Hill Estates

• Age: Chalk Hill Estate in Sonoma Valley was established in 1972
• Location: California! Chalk Hill is one of 13 appellations in Sonoma County, and is situated in between the cool Russian River Valley and the warm Alexander Valley. The tasting room is gorgeous! If you’re planning a Sonoma wine tasting vacation, add this spot to your list.
• Wine club: y’all, the wine club exclusive wines are out of this world, and you can’t find them in restaurants or in stores. It’s worth signing up to get these incredible estate wines!

CROWD-PLEASING, FOOD-FRIENDLY CHALK HILL WINES

It’s Friday and time to unwind. Let’s open up a mellow Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards Chardonnay to pair with dinner for a wine night in!

• Buy: You can find Chalk Hill wines at local retail locations including Kudzu, Wine Shoppe, Owens, and Greens.
• Open a bottle of the Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, about $20 from Total Wine. Wine Notes: “Aromas of red apple and ripe pear meld with hints of honeysuckle and orange-peel and a bit of toasty marshmallow. A bright entry gives way to a creamy, rich texture with extended notes of caramel and Macintosh apple, and a long, clean, juicy finish.” Rated 91+ by Wine Advocate.
• Play the Mavericks essentials playlist, as smooth and mellow as this Chardonnay
• Cook a roasted pork tenderloin with apricot chutney, which will complement the fruit notes in the wine

Food + Chalk Hill Wine Pairings at local restaurants

where to try Chalk Hill Estates wines in the Myrtle Beach area 🍴

1. Enjoy the Sonoma Coast Chardonnay + Seafood Scampi at Gio’s Italian Kitchen
2. Make it the happiest hour and pair the Sonoma Coast Chardonnay + Fish Bites App at Hook & Barrel
3. YUM: Try the Whipped Ricotta with olive oil, tomato, pistachio and homemade Italian bread at Nona’s Taste of Italy in Carolina Forest + Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
4. Comfort food fine dining: Angus Beef Short Rib braised in a taste au jus with carrots, mushrooms, celery and onions served over roasted potato smash at Joe’s Bar & Grille + Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
5. Indulge with Seared Sea Scallops in a Chardonnay Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce with Truffle Mushroom Risotto and Sautéed Spinach at Aspen Grille + Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
6. Order the Chalk Hill Russian River Chardonnay + herb roasted chicken or the seared halibut at Thoroughbreds Chophouse
7. Blackened American Red Snapper Served with Roasted Potatoes Finished with a Roasted Garlic Spicy Aioli at Heirloom Bistro (note: the menu changes seasonally here!!) + Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
8. Southern Oyster Rockefeller (select oysters on the 1/2 shell, topped with collard greens, chopped bacon, cheese and spices) to start + Shrimp Creole for an entree paired with Sonoma Coast Chardonnay at Hanser House in Pawleys
9. Shrimp San Marzano (zucchini wrapped around shrimp, provolone cheese, and prosciutto ham, baked tomatoes and a white wine sauce) from Villa Romano + Chalk Hill Russian River Chardonnay
10. Blackened Mahi Salad with chopped romaine, black-eyed peas, corn salsa, bacon, white cheddar, cucumbers, red onion, & tomatoes with herb-buttermilk dressing from Rustic Table + Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
11. The grilled cheese with blueberry onion jam and bacon at Hopnwich is certainly craft beer friendly, but also will pair well with the Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
12. Try the Sonoma Coast Chardonnay with the Chilean Sea Bass from Bistro 90  

Cheers, y’all!

more wine recommendations:

• date night wine: a big, bold Cabernet
• favorite rosé brands
• Target wines