Moth to flame

100% Chardonnay

The term “Moth to Flame” is referring to my never-ending quest of finding a CA chardonnay that resembles the bright minerality of a Montrachet from Burgundy. Chardonnay is not suited for our soil and weather on the property so when we were given the opportunity to purchase fruit from a new planting a couple hundred yards from the pacific ocean in San Simeon, I jumped in headfirst. We are very excited at how well this wine came out on the first vintage in 2019… and each vintage has been better than the last. It’s still a work in progress — we will fine-tune our picking time and barrel program to ensure we have a proper Chardonnay that represents the vineyard and the unique characteristics chardonnay does so well, but few California producers showcase.

Bright, lemon pith and salt on the nose. Well rounded, medium-bodied wine with a unique balance of wet granite and citrus…

If you’ve found this delicious wine, you likely know our estate brand is Hawks Hill Ranch Winery. We use the same e-commerce system to offer both Open Outcry and Hawks Hill Ranch Wines. You will notice the Hawks Hill Ranch logo throughout your purchase of Open Outcry wines.