High-Altitude Chardonnay from the "Wild Horse" Valley
2020 Enfield Wine Co. Chardonnay Heron Lake Vineyard
Winemaker John Lockwood (Enfield Wine Co.) is a master of finding the "edgy" side of California terroir. He sources this wine from Heron Lake Vineyard, a stunning site located in the tiny, high-elevation Wild Horse Valley AVA (straddling Napa and Solano). Sitting at 1,400 feet above sea level on volcanic quartz soils, these vines—planted in 1980—are exposed to intense winds and cool air, preventing the grapes from ever getting too ripe or heavy. The 2020 vintage is a study in tension. It has no…
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Cult Producer: John Lockwood (ex-Failla) is a favorite among sommeliers.
Old Vines: Planted in 1980 on rare volcanic quartz soil.
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Tasting notes
Aroma
Lemon oil, white peach, chamomile, almond skin, and wet stone.
Palate
Silken orchard fruit with laser-cut acidity, subtle hazelnut, and a long, saline finish.
White Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Balanced
45/100 Intensity
Light
Bold
45.0/100
Feather-light
Lifted
Balanced
Structured
Powerful
Grapes
100% Chardonnay
ABV
12.8%
Serving
45–50°F
Window
2025–2034
In Detail
A Napa Chardonnay with poise, precision, and rare mountain calm.
Winemaker John Lockwood (Enfield Wine Co.) is a master of finding the "edgy" side of California terroir. He sources this wine from Heron Lake Vineyard, a stunning site located in the tiny, high-elevation Wild Horse Valley AVA (straddling Napa and Solano). Sitting at 1,400 feet above sea level on volcanic quartz soils, these vines—planted in 1980—are exposed to intense winds and cool air, preventing the grapes from ever getting too ripe or heavy.
The 2020 vintage is a study in tension. It has none of the butter or tropical sweetness of a standard Napa white. Instead, it is defined by a "laser beam" of acidity and a texture that feels like crushed stones and lemon oil. It is briny, savory, and incredibly refreshing—a wine that drinks more like a Premier Cru Chablis than a Golden State heavyweight.
