Crafted from Chardonnay grown in Monterey County, California, our California Chardonnay draws from two distinct estate vineyards to produce a cool-climate expression built on depth and balance. Bernardus Winery has produced Chardonnay from Griva Vineyard and our estate Ingrid’s for decades, building a reputation for single-site precision and consistent critical recognition. Each vintage reflects the seven clones planted at Griva and the crushed granite soils that give our Chardonnay its characteristic minerality and length.
Explore the beauty and bounty of Monterey in every glass at our Carmel Valley tasting room.
Winery Hours: 11am – 5pm
Winery Tastings: 11am – 4pm
Closed on Mondays
Reservations Highly Recommended
To ensure adequate space, we kindly ask that parties of five or more contact us directly to make a group reservation.
Two estate vineyards form the backbone of our Chardonnay program, each contributing a distinct expression shaped by soil composition, elevation, and decades of careful farming. Our reserve Chardonnay draws from the top-performing blocks of each harvest, selected for their balance of fruit, acid, and textural depth. The full story of how each vineyard contributes to our program begins with our winery. Our single-vineyard Chardonnay expressions allow guests to taste how individual growing sites differ, comparing the mineral-driven character of Griva against the more lush profile of Ingrid’s. Griva Vineyard is planted to 75 percent Chardonnay across seven clones, with crushed granite soils that deliver natural acidity and structure to every bottle. The complete selection, including both single-site expressions and reserve bottlings, is available to order wine online.
Choosing to buy Chardonnay online from our estate means receiving bottles that ship directly from the cellar, with the same care applied to packaging as to the winemaking itself. Our premium Chardonnay has earned sustained recognition across Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, reflecting the consistency of a program built on named vineyard sources and precise cellar work. Each bottle reflects winemaker Jim McCabe’s approach to cool-climate Chardonnay, which prioritizes freshness, natural acidity, and the character of the growing site. Those looking to explore the complete estate white wine range can start with our white wine online.
Precision farming and a commitment to single-site expression are what make our Chardonnay worth returning to, vintage after vintage. For a closer look at how individual growing sites shape each wine, the full context is found within our single vineyard program. Find your preferred expression and enjoy our crisp and balanced wines with the occasions they were crafted to elevate.