About Me
This adventure has enabled me to stay close to what I feel is of the essence in a bottle of wine: farming. Knowing the soil, the climate, as well as conditions under which the grapes are grown, is key to my craftsmanship philosophy. Waking up early, getting my hands and boots muddy, caring for the land and help the vines strive is what I am passionate about.
I believe turning grapes into wine has a real meaning. That’s why I use artisanal methods and respect traditional savoir-faire. I implement sustainable and organic farming practices, soil and canopy management, not using any herbicides or insecticides. My focus is on harvesting fruit that reaches an optimal ripeness and shows a great balance while listening and responding to the vineyards' needs. Wine will then naturally ferment and age in oak barrels to blend into a unique personality.
From cultivating to bottling, passion and dedication are revealed through craftsmanship.
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2015 was my first vintage released under Maison Areion. Batches are carefully selected and blended to a combination that, I hope, will please you and the people you share it with.
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Chardonnay, 2019
Chablis-style Chardonnay

Chardonnay, 2019
French style Chardonnay with bright acidity and generous texture
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- Tannin
- Body
- Acidity
- Sweetness
- Funkiness
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- What's in the bottle
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Chardonnay
(100%)
ABV: 14.0% - Harvest
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Chardonnay from 32 year old vines from Chaine d’Or Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (100%). Harvested on 2019-09-29 at 23.5 brix .Press: 100% whole cluster pressed
- Winemaking
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Fermentation: native yeast fermentationMalolactic fermentation : 100%Clarification: No fining, no filtration
- Aging
- Neutral French oak barrels for 8 months
Food Pairing
Roasted Beet Salad, Salmon Eggs Benedict, Roasted Chicken
Tasting Notes
Asian Pear, Apple Blossom, Elderflower
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Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017
Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017
More bald than the 2016, this wine shows the potential of the Santa Cruz Mountains
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- Tannin
- Body
- Acidity
- Sweetness
- Funkiness
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- What's in the bottle
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Cabernet Sauvignon
(83%)
Merlot (13%)
Cabernet Franc (4%)
ABV: 14.0% - Harvest
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Cabernet Sauvignon from 30 year old vines from Chaine d’Or Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (83%). Harvested on 2017-10-08 at 24.5 brix .Merlot from 30 year old vines from Chaine d’Or Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (13%). Harvested on 2017-10-08 .Cabernet Franc from 30 year old vines from Chaine d’Or Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (4%). Harvested on 2017-10-08 .
- Winemaking
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Clarification: No fining, no filtration
- Aging
- 85% French Oak - 15% American
Food Pairing
Grilled Steak, Baby Back Ribs, Carnitas, Thanksgiving Dinner, Soft Cheeses
Tasting Notes
Caramel, Biscuit, Fruit-Forward, American Oak
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Chardonnay, 2018
Chablis-style Chardonnay

Chardonnay, 2018
Fresh with various layers of floral undertones.
Structure
- Tannin
- Body
- Acidity
- Sweetness
- Funkiness
Nerdy details
- What's in the bottle
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Chardonnay
(14%)
ABV: 14.3% - Harvest
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Chardonnay from 31 year old vines from Chaine d’Or Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (14%). Harvested on 2018-09-29 .Press: 100% whole cluster pressed
- Winemaking
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Fermentation: native yeast fermentationMalolactic fermentation : 100%Clarification: No fining, no filtration
- Aging
- Neutral French oak barrels for 8 months
Food Pairing
Arugula Salad, Chicken, Salmon Eggs Benedict, Seafood Risotto
Tasting Notes
Bay Leaf, Blossom, Chamomile, Persimmon
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Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016
Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016
This wine reflects the true taste of Cabernet-Sauvignon and shows some vibrant clove and herbaceous notes.
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- Tannin
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- Sweetness
- Funkiness
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- What's in the bottle
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Cabernet Sauvignon
(90%)
Merlot (10%)
ABV: 13.0% - Harvest
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Cabernet Sauvignon from 29 year old vines from Chaine d’Or Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (90%). Harvested on 2016-09-26 at 23.2 brix .Merlot from 29 year old vines from Chaine d’Or Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (10%). Harvested on 2016-09-26 at 23.2 brix .
- Winemaking
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Fermentation: French traditional method, 2 pump overs / day – native yeast fermentationMalolactic fermentation : 100%Clarification: No fining, no filtration
- Aging
- Neutral oak, 14 / 16 months
Food Pairing
Lamb, Duck, Chocolate-covered Strawberries
Tasting Notes
Clove, Earthy, Green Pepper, Alpine Herbs
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Discover the Santa Cruz Mountains
The bundle to discover
Bundle to discover!! (includes 2019 Chardonnay, 2018 Pinot Noir, and 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon)
Bordeaux-style Red Blend, Chablis-style Chardonnay, Burgundy-style Pinot Noir
Bundle to discover!! (includes 2019 Chardonnay, 2018 Pinot Noir, and 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon)
Discover the potential of the Santa Cruz Mountains with Chardonnay, Pinot-Noir and Cabernet-Sauvignon bundled in one exciting offer!
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The wines

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017
More bald than the 2016, this wine shows the potential of the Santa Cruz Mountains
Structure
- Tannin
- Body
- Acidity
- Sweetness
- Funkiness
Nerdy details
- What's in the bottle
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Cabernet Sauvignon
(83%)
Merlot (13%)
Cabernet Franc (4%)
ABV: 14.0% - Harvest
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Cabernet Sauvignon from 30 year old vines from Chaine d’Or Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (83%). Harvested on 2017-10-08 at 24.5 brix .Merlot from 30 year old vines from Chaine d’Or Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (13%). Harvested on 2017-10-08 .Cabernet Franc from 30 year old vines from Chaine d’Or Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (4%). Harvested on 2017-10-08 .
- Winemaking
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Clarification: No fining, no filtration
- Aging
- 85% French Oak - 15% American
Food Pairing
Grilled Steak, Baby Back Ribs, Carnitas, Thanksgiving Dinner, Soft Cheeses
Tasting Notes
Caramel, Biscuit, Fruit-Forward, American Oak
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Chablis-style Chardonnay

Chardonnay, 2018
Fresh with various layers of floral undertones.
Structure
- Tannin
- Body
- Acidity
- Sweetness
- Funkiness
Nerdy details
- What's in the bottle
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Chardonnay
(14%)
ABV: 14.3% - Harvest
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Chardonnay from 31 year old vines from Chaine d’Or Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (14%). Harvested on 2018-09-29 .Press: 100% whole cluster pressed
- Winemaking
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Fermentation: native yeast fermentationMalolactic fermentation : 100%Clarification: No fining, no filtration
- Aging
- Neutral French oak barrels for 8 months
Food Pairing
Arugula Salad, Chicken, Salmon Eggs Benedict, Seafood Risotto
Tasting Notes
Bay Leaf, Blossom, Chamomile, Persimmon
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Burgundy-style Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir, 2018
Blend of three clones that bring multiple layers of flavors resulting in a fresh and subtle wine. This is a medium to full bodied Pinot-Noir.
Structure
- Tannin
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- Acidity
- Sweetness
- Funkiness
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- What's in the bottle
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Pinot Noir
(100%)
ABV: 14.0% - Harvest
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Pinot Noir from 15 year old vines from Chaine d’Or Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (100%). Harvested on 2018-10-01 .
- Winemaking
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Fermentation: 30% Whole Cluster fermentation, native yeastClarification: No fining, no filtration
- Aging
- 100% French Oak - 30% new
Food Pairing
Cheese Plate, Grilled Meats, Roast Chicken
Tasting Notes
Cherry, Bergamot, French Oak
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Located in
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Mateo, California
- Founded in:
- 2015
- Owned by:
- Nicolas Vonderheyden
- Winemaking by:
- Nicolas Vonderheyden
- Case produced per year:
- 350