Most of the grapes for Bonterra’s Chardonnay are harvested along a 12-mile corridor near the banks of the Russian River, and year after year offer characteristic green apple, baked apple, pear and citrus notes in the wine. There’s a touch of vanilla from the dollop of new French Oak. An initial impression of rich, buttery cream quickly turns to aromas of honey and lightly toasted almonds, followed quickly by tropical aromas of pineapple, citrusy lemon and Crème Brûlée. The wine is refreshing on the palate, with a minerality that is both bright and clean, seductively drawing you into a vibrant tartness and lemon zest that is absolutely, positively Bonterra Chardonnay.

Wine Enthusiast: Year after year, Bonterra crafts splendidly pure varietal wines, from organically-grown grapes, and in large quantities that make them easy to find. The ’06 Chard is delicious in pineapple, sweet Meyer lemon, tangerine, lime and caramelized vanilla oak flavors that finish clean and long. What a super value. Score: 89. —Steve Heimoff, May 01, 2008.
  
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Blanc
Region: California

In this wine, you'll find layers of grapefruit, gooseberry and lemongrass aromas and flavors. Intense aromas of kiwi and grassy notes define this as New World in style. Mineral notes are balanced with concentrated tropical fruit. As you drink, an integrated, almost boastful acidity gives the wines a fresh, vibrant feel. Guava and melon linger on the palate. This, you'll enjoy.

Wine Spectator: Fragrant, with mango, passion fruit, ruby grapefruit and pineapple flavors that are ripe and mouthwatering. The intensity and purity of the flavors carry through on the long finish. Score: 86. August 31, 2007.
  
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Blanc
Region: California

Bonterra Zinfandel has aromas of red raspberry and brambly fruit with hints of mountain blueberry and a touch of white pepper and cedar spice. As you enjoy the wine, you'll find dependable Zinfandel flavors of rich plum, blackberry compote, black pepper and a sweet mouthfeel with mature, easy-going tannings.

Varietal: Zinfandel, Petite Syrah
Region: California