Ernest Vineyards

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir of prestige-rated depth.

Ernest Vineyards draws from the cool maritime climate of Sonoma Coast, where fog and ocean influence shape wines of precision and depth. The winery's Chardonnays—including the Dutton Ranch Rued Vineyard bottling—express the region's signature mineral tension and citrus-driven complexity. Its Pinot Noir from Freestone Ranch Vineyard captures the elegance and structure characteristic of the appellation's finest expressions. Both Decanter and Wine Advocate have rated the portfolio, recognizing the caliber of fruit selection and winemaking across the range. The Sonoma Coast terroir, with its cool nights and well-drained soils, favors the precise, age-worthy styles that define Ernest's core offerings.