Smoking Loon

California whites: unoaked Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Viognier.

Smoking Loon produces white wines from California grapes with a focus on unoaked and aromatic expressions. The Steelbird Unoaked Chardonnay, made from Chardonnay, emphasizes the varietal's natural acidity and mineral character without oak aging. The Pinot Grigio offers the crisp, light-bodied profile typical of the variety, while the Viognier—a Rhône grape known for its stone fruit aromatics and full body—rounds out the portfolio. Wine Enthusiast has rated these releases, with the Steelbird Unoaked Chardonnay earning particular recognition among the three. The winery's approach favors clean, varietal-driven wines that let fruit and terroir speak directly.