Terry and Frances Leighton have quietly crafted some of California’s most singular wines at Kalin Cellars since the 1970s, blending scientific precision with old-world patience.The 2001 Cuvée W Chardonnay comes from the historic Wente Vineyard in Livermore Valley, planted to old Wente clone in the 1930s.

This library release is not your average California Chardonnay: richly textured, wildly complex, and bracingly fresh, it’s built for the table—think roast chicken, aged cheeses, and mushroom-laced dishes.