Lynmar Estate Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Wine Offer

Two Sundays ago, my girlfriend and I went into Sebastopol to visit an antique store she was interested in checking out. It’s called The Antique Society, and it’s a fun shop, we liked it; you should swing by next time you’re visiting Sebastopol. Anyhow, she casually mentioned that she hadn’t been wine tasting in a few weeks, (a long time by our standards) and I said, “hey, I’m overdue to visit Lynmar. I’ll drop them a line and see if they can sneak us in.” There’s something to be said for visiting vineyards and tasting their wines in front of the rows. Maybe I learn by osmosis, maybe I’m just a romantic, but wine tastes differently when you’re amongst the vines. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. Yet I digress.

As it turns out, Jason, the Tasting Room Manager and I know each other from his previous position at another winery. We’re both pros, and he gets it—put some juice in our glasses, show us the rows, and tell us the important stuff. Professional tastings are much quicker and quieter than you’d expect; we’ve been through it, we know the ropes. If we have questions, we’ll ask ‘em. Tasting notes just aren’t quite for me. It’s almost impossible to disentangle a personal sensory experience from a giant jumble of something as imprecise as words. Has anyone ever told you how your cheeseburger tastes? Of course not. So why do we do it with wine? Don’t even get me started. Here I go digressing again.

So anyhow, we tasted through a few of the wines and got an overview of the blends and the single vineyards. Talked about dirt. Talked about site. Mostly, we just sipped. Solid stuff, excellent balance. Elegant wines. Maybe one of these days, I’ll get into what I mean when I talk about balance, but I’m just not up to it today, it’s too pretty outside. Keep reading if you feel like hearing all the tasting notey stuff. As for me, I’m going to get up from my desk, walk over to the Bar & Grill, pour myself a half glass of Riesling, and watch a foursome come down the 18th hole. Come join us at the Clubhouse anytime.

Lynmar Estate, has always been, and continues to be, a standout producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—they make wines that are expressive, elegant, and unmistakably tied to place. The estate is anchored by four distinct vineyard sites, each offering it’s own lens into the region’s terroir.

Bliss Block, is a subsection, a two acre parcel within Quail Hill Vineyard, the foundation of the Estate. Established by the family in 1980, it’s vines climb the rolling hills out behind and overlooking the beautiful tasting room on Frei Road.

Just two miles from Quail Hill, but in a markedly cooler microclimate, sits Susanna’s Vineyard, a gift from Lynn to his wife Anisya. Planted in 2006 with ten acres each of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it reflects decades of experience and refined farming techniques. The wines from this site show restraint, finesse, and a vibrancy that speaks to the cooler temperatures of the Sonoma Coast.

Then there’s Adam’s Vineyard, Lynmar’s most elevated and youthful site. Perched above the fog line in Forestville, it was planted in 2013 with both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The wines here are energetic and vivid—a culmination of everything they’ve learned in the vineyard over the years.

The wines were a pleasure—Pinots with poise and quiet depth, and Chardonnays that struck a beautiful balance between energy and texture. Lynmar doesn’t chase trends; they simply grow and craft wines that reflect where they come from, and they do it with intention. If you haven’t been in a while, I highly recommend visiting. There’s something special about standing among the vines, glass in hand, that deepens your appreciation of what’s in the bottle.

I’m excited to be featuring these wines and presenting them to you today, so, as always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you for your continued support.

Cheers!

Jared Hooper, Wine Director

WINES BEING OFFERED:

2021 Chardonnay, Adam's Vineyard, Russian River Valley ($70/btl)

2021 Pinot Noir, Susanna's Vineyard, Sonoma Coast ($78/btl)

2021 Pinot Noir, Bliss Block, Russian River Valley ($92/btl)