Bonterra Winery

California Wine, Mendocino County

About Bonterra Vineyard Wines

Bonterra Winery wines are a natural expression of the unique climate and soil of the Mendocino coast. The name "Bonterra" means good earth. All of their wines are nurtured from organically grown grapes.

Bonterra Winery is committed to creating world-class wines that are a direct reflection of the organic vineyards in which they grow. Each varietal is a unique, individual expression of organically grown fruit and the winemaker's art.

Ultimately, Bonterra Winery philosophy must be measured by the results—the quality of our wines. Growing acclaim from wine writers and connoisseurs tells us that their commitment has been recognized and rewarded.

Bonterra Winery Chardonnay

An apple, lemon-citrus and crème brûlée bouquet precedes bright fruit flavors of cinnamon-baked apple, ripe pear, and toasty-oak vanilla. A creamy texture with fine balancing acidity carries the wine to a lingering finish.

Bonterra Winery Merlot

Ripe tannins with rich cherry-berry and currant flavors are highlighted by a gentle top note of sweet oak-spice from barrel aging that carries through the velvety finish.

Bonterra Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

Forward black cherry and plum aromas fill out the nose with hints of chocolate and spice. The wine offers a nice, full mouth with elegant blackberry flavors, ripe tannins, and a lingering finish.

Bonterra Winery Syrah

Orchard-ripe blackberries, spice, and vanilla precede dark berry and vanilla-spice notes with a hint of pepper.

Bonterra Winery Viognier

Freshly cut peaches and apricot familiarity radiates in the nose, kissed by honeysuckle and intriguing floral notes with a hint of vanilla. The mouth reflects fresh peaches and cream with a robe of subtle vanilla.

Bonterra Winery Roussanne

A bright, engaging nose of fresh apple, pear, and honeysuckle engages immediately. Bright apple and stone fruit flavors with excellent freshness and particularly lively acidity carry into the finish.

Bonterra Winery Zinfandel

This darkly colored and fruit-filled wine offers a tantalizing raspberry aroma with classic Zinfandel flavors of bright red fruits and black pepper.

Bonterra Winery Sangiovese

A bright cherry-raspberry aroma with a hint of vanilla and oak-spice tantalizes the nose. On the palate, the cherry-raspberry flavors are sweet with a pleasing toasty-vanilla layer.