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Produced by Neyers Vineyards — named Artisan Winery of the Year by \u003cem\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e in 2002 — this bottling stands apart for its quartz-rich vineyard soils and a winemaking philosophy built on native yeast fermentation, zero filtration, and minimal oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: ~14%  |  Origin: Borden Ranch AVA, Sierra Nevada Foothills, California  |  Style: Heirloom Selection Zinfandel  |  Winery: Neyers Vineyards, Napa Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeyers Vineyards operates from the Sage Canyon area of Napa Valley, though the Vista Luna fruit is sourced from a singular site in the Borden Ranch AVA of western Calaveras County. The vineyard sits on a mound of quartz — hard, rocky soil pushed to the surface from more than a mile below during the formation of the Sierra Nevada range. A wind phenomenon known as the Sierra Rotor funnels cooler ocean air through the Golden Gate, effectively lowering ambient vineyard temperatures by several degrees. This allows the heirloom, non-clonal Zinfandel vines to ripen evenly at around 23° Brix, keeping natural alcohol levels near 14% without sacrificing depth. Fermentation relies entirely on native yeast, and the finished wine sees zero filtration with minimal oak influence, preserving the transparency of the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright, floral nose opens with fresh cherry and strawberry fruit, layered with baking spices of cinnamon and clove. Boysenberry and licorice add complexity without any heavy-handed oak character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is sleek and zesty, moving into a medium-full body with a refined, silky texture. Black cherry, sweet anise, and white pepper flavors weave through the mid-palate, supported by a briary streak and notable minerality. Raspberry and rhubarb pie notes emerge alongside smoky plum, all held together by lively, lip-smacking acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is balanced and persistent, with lingering mineral and white pepper notes. 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A pronounced minerality — attributed to its quartz-rich soils — distinguishes it from richer, more extracted Zinfandels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Vista Luna compare to Ridge Lytton Springs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both wines prioritize balance over sheer power, but Vista Luna is a single-varietal heirloom Zinfandel fermented with native yeast and zero filtration, while Ridge Lytton Springs is typically a Zinfandel-dominant field blend aged in American oak. 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Grilled lamb sausages echo its savory, briary character. Aged cheddar or Gouda complement the sweet anise and cherry fruit. Wood-fired pizza with fennel sausage mirrors the wine's smoky plum and spice notes. A dark chocolate and dried cherry dessert aligns with its berry depth without overwhelming the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Vista Luna come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Neyers Vista Luna Zinfandel is available in the standard 750ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Vista Luna worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Vista Luna positions as a premium artisan Zinfandel, priced competitively within the category of small-production, terroir-focused California reds. 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Aged Gruyère or Comté echoes the wine's nutty complexity. Pan-seared halibut with a lemon beurre blanc aligns with its citrus acidity. 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Serve at 60–65°F in a large-bowled Bordeaux glass, ideally after 30–45 minutes of decanting to open up the secondary aromas and soften the youthful tannins. 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Scored 93 points by Tasting Panel Magazine and 90 points by James Suckling, this Chablis-inspired white has earned a loyal following for its mineral-driven purity and deliberate rejection of oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: ~14.1% (varies by vintage)  |  Origin: Sonoma County, North Coast, California  |  Style: Unoaked Chardonnay  |  Producer: Neyers Vineyards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeyers Vineyards was founded in 1992 by Bruce and Barbara Neyers in St. Helena, California. Bruce Neyers, who spent decades as the national sales director for Joseph Phelps Vineyards, built his own label around a philosophy of minimal intervention. The \"304\" in the name refers to the food-grade 304 stainless steel tanks in which the wine is fermented and aged — a direct nod to the Chablis tradition of avoiding oak entirely. Fermentation relies exclusively on native wild yeast captured on the grape skins rather than any commercial laboratory strains, lending each vintage a site-specific character. The wine rests on its lees in those steel tanks, which contributes texture and subtle toasty complexity without introducing any wood-derived flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with chopped apple and ripe pear before moving into pineapple, honeydew melon, and a pronounced wet-stone minerality. Subtle floral and green tea undertones linger beneath the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e On entry, lemon sorbet and crisp pear drive the palate with bright acidity. The mid-palate broadens into tangy apple and lime zest, framed by a grainy, chalky texture. At the peak, white pepper and almond notes emerge alongside a focused mineral core that recalls the Burgundian wines Bruce Neyers set out to emulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is clean, moderately long, and distinctly mineral, with lingering citrus zest and a faint chamomile quality. There is no residual oak sweetness — just pure, transparent fruit fading into a stony dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Chardonnay 304\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine shows best served well-chilled, around 45–50°F, in a standard white wine glass that allows its aromatics to concentrate. It is built for drinking without embellishment — the absence of oak lets the fruit and mineral character speak clearly. For cocktail-adjacent applications: use it in a \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Wine Spritzer\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its crisp acidity and citrus lift hold up beautifully against sparkling water; try it in a \u003cstrong\u003eFrench 75 variation\u003c\/strong\u003e substituting still Chardonnay for Champagne, where the lean minerality adds backbone; or mix it into a \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Sangria\u003c\/strong\u003e with sliced stone fruit and fresh herbs, where its pear and pineapple notes amplify the fruit without cloying sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting someone who swears off Chardonnay because they dislike buttery, oaky styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a raw bar or shellfish dinner where oak-aged whites would overwhelm the food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing wine drinkers to the Chablis style without the Burgundy price tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-weather entertaining where a refreshing, mineral-driven white sets the right tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Chardonnay 304 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers crisp pear, lemon sorbet, tangy apple, and lime zest over a prominent chalky mineral backbone, with no oak-derived butter or vanilla. The texture is medium-bodied with a grainy, almost stony character that finishes clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Chardonnay 304 compare to actual Chablis?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bruce Neyers has stated that the Chablis region was the direct inspiration for this wine, and both share unoaked fermentation and a mineral-driven profile; however, Sonoma County fruit tends to deliver slightly riper stone fruit and pineapple notes compared to Chablis's more austere, shell-like minerality. At its price tier, the 304 occupies a similar philosophical space while reflecting California's warmer growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Chardonnay 304 good for Chardonnay skeptics?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — this is specifically designed for people who dislike oaky, buttery Chardonnay, as the wine sees zero oak contact and relies entirely on stainless steel fermentation. Its bright acidity and mineral focus bear more resemblance to Chablis or Sancerre than to typical California Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Chardonnay 304 made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine is produced by Neyers Vineyards, based in St. Helena in the Napa Valley, using Chardonnay grapes sourced from Sonoma County on California's North Coast. Bruce and Barbara Neyers founded the winery in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Chardonnay 304?\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw oysters and clams, where the wine's minerality mirrors the brininess of the shellfish; seared scallops with a citrus beurre blanc, where acidity cuts through richness; grilled whole fish with herbs, where the clean fruit complements without competing; fresh goat cheese salads, where tangy acidity matches the cheese's tartness; and light Thai or Vietnamese dishes, where the wine's white pepper and pear notes harmonize with aromatic herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Chardonnay 304 come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Neyers Chardonnay 304 is widely available in the standard 750ml bottle format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Chardonnay 304 worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine positions as a mid-range California Chardonnay that punches above its weight — a 93-point score from Tasting Panel Magazine and 90 points from James Suckling suggest strong critical validation for its price tier. For drinkers seeking an unoaked, terroir-expressive Chardonnay without paying Burgundy prices, the value proposition is compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Chardonnay 304?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a California Chardonnay market dominated by oak, malolactic fermentation, and rich, creamy textures, the 304 stands apart by deliberately stripping all of that away. The name itself is a statement of method — food-grade stainless steel, no barrel program, no commercial yeast, just grape and tank. That commitment to transparency has earned it 93 points from Tasting Panel Magazine and consistent critical attention across multiple vintages, including a Silver Medal at TEXSOM International Wine Awards for the 2017 vintage. For anyone who believes Chardonnay is a grape, not a flavor profile dictated by cooperage, this bottling makes the argument convincingly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neyers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44838957154473,"sku":"37223","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Neyers-Chardonnay-304__81650.jpg?v=1730515495"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/neyers.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}