Peay is a first generation family winery located on a 54 acre hilltop in the northwestern corner of West Sonoma County. Close proximity to the Pacific means generally cooler temperatures, gentle breezes and sloping hillsides. This ideal location and unique exposure offer a complex and balanced natural environment that drive the philosophy of this certified organic winery.

The Peay Estate Chardonnay is distinct for this varietal. Chalky, citrus, apple and pear notes combined with brisk acidity, puts this in a different category than typical California Chardonnays. This compelling signature style reflects the ingenuity and dedication of winemaker Vanessa Wong.

“From 23-year-old vines, the 2021 Chardonnay Estate pours a bright straw hue and takes on more aromatic intensity, with gravelly earth, beeswax, lime leaf, and fresh apple. It offers fantastic intensity and energy on the palate, with linear feel, and is medium to full bodied. Revealing delicate oak spices and crunchy saline minerals on the finish, it’s mouthwatering for ages. This is one of the best Chardonnays I’ve tasted. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.”
99 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck, July 2023

“The 2021 Chardonnay Estate is such an elegant wine. Hints of tangerine peel, spice, mint, lemon confit and a touch of French oak all grace this vibrant, mid-weight Chardonnay from Peay. There’s marvelous, tension and focus. It’s all class and pedigree here.”
95 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media, January 2023