Groth Hillview Vineyard Napa Valley Chardonnay
Groth Hillview Vineyard Napa Valley Chardonnay is a 750mL, 100% Chardonnay from Groth's own Hillview Estate — a 44-acre vineyard south of Yountville in Napa Valley's cool Oak Knoll District, barrel-fermented in French oak and aged sur lie for texture and complexity. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Size: 750mL
- Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyard: Hillview Estate, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley — 44 acres, sustainably farmed
- Pressing: Majority whole-cluster pressed; about 20% destemmed before pressing
- Fermentation: Exclusively in French oak barrels, 14% new
- Ageing: Eight months sur lie
- Producer: Groth Vineyards & Winery, Oakville, California
A Cool Hillside South of Yountville
The Groth family bought the Hillview site in 1982, initially for its Merlot, and the small house on the property served as the winery's offices before the Oakville winery was completed. In 1996 the family saw that the site's microclimate — tucked alongside the Mayacamas foothills and cooled by San Pablo Bay breezes — and its diverse soils were ideal for Chardonnay, and strategically replanted the vineyard to the variety, keeping a block of their finest Merlot. It is now a single-vineyard estate wine: sustainably farmed, selectively pressed, fermented entirely in French oak with only a light touch of new wood, and rested on its lees so the cool-site fruit keeps its freshness while gaining layers of toastiness and creaminess. Browse the Groth collection, more white wine, and the wider wine shelves at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The winery's house profile for Hillview: sweet peach, citrus and exotic tropical fruit over an underlying minerality — the signature of the Oak Knoll District. Barrel fermentation and sur lie ageing add a gentle toast and cream to the mid-palate, and the finish stays lively rather than heavy: a Chardonnay that is rich and refreshing at once, enjoyable young and after several years in bottle.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled with seafood, roast poultry or creamy pasta — the wine's acidity cuts richness cleanly. It is equally at home as a slow glass on its own, where the peach, citrus and mineral layers have room to show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hillview Vineyard? South of Yountville in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, alongside the Mayacamas foothills — a cooler site cooled by San Pablo Bay breezes, and Groth's own 44-acre estate, purchased in 1982.
Is Groth Hillview Chardonnay oaked? Yes, with restraint — it is fermented exclusively in French oak barrels, only 14% of them new, and aged eight months sur lie, so the oak adds texture and a light toast rather than dominating the fruit.
What grape is in Groth Hillview Vineyard Chardonnay? 100% Chardonnay, estate-grown at Hillview — principally Clone 4 (Wente) and Clone 76 (Dijon) fruit per the winery.
What food pairs with Groth Hillview Chardonnay? Seafood, poultry and creamy pasta dishes are the classic matches; its bright acidity and mineral edge also suit richer fish and soft cheeses.
Single vineyard, cool district, a light hand with the oak — pick up Groth Hillview Vineyard Chardonnay at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.