District 7 Chardonnay
Monterey Chardonnay, estate grown, split aged, quietly excellent.
The story behind District 7
District 7 takes its name from Grape Crush District 7, the official California boundary drawn around Monterey County. Al Scheid founded the parent company, Scheid Family Wines, in 1972, and the family has farmed these cool coastal bluffs and benches ever since. The Chardonnay is 100% estate grown from certified sustainable vineyards, cold fermented, then aged about 10 months in a deliberate split: 70% stainless steel, 30% French oak, a third of it new.
That split is the whole argument. You get yellow apple and citrus up front, vanilla and toast behind it, and a texture that stops short of butter bomb. The winery runs on its own wind turbine. We have poured this for customers who want a California white with manners, and it keeps earning the shelf space.
Explore the District 7 range
Four estate grown Monterey wines under the District 7 label, all value priced. The Chardonnay leads, but the reds hold their own at the table.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 7 Chardonnay 750mL | White, Chardonnay | 13.5% to 14.0% ABV | Yellow apple, pear, citrus, vanilla, toast, coconut wax |
| District 7 Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | White, Sauvignon Blanc | Not published | Crisp citrus and green fruit, cool climate lift |
| District 7 Pinot Noir 750mL | Red, Pinot Noir | Not published | Bright red cherry, soft tannin, Monterey coastal freshness |
| District 7 Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red, Cabernet Sauvignon | Not published | Dark fruit, cocoa, approachable tannin for weeknight pours |
| District 7 Estate Chardonnay, chilled service | Serving style | Serve 46F to 50F | Chill to 8C to 10C, open ten minutes before pouring |
Which District 7 is right for you?
District 7 Chardonnay sits at $15.99 for the 750mL, which is honest money for estate grown Monterey fruit aged in French oak. The Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir all land at $14.99 to $15.99, so a mixed four bottle run stays under seventy dollars. The 2023 Chardonnay took 90 points from Wine Enthusiast and a Bronze at the International Wine Challenge, and neither fact moved the price. Buy District 7 Chardonnay online and pick it up curbside in Commack the same day, or let us deliver.
Chilled, oak in check, priced so Tuesday does not require a decision.
Acidity cuts the fat, the oak meets the pan drippings, dinner works.
Same label, same price tier, keeps the red drinkers at the table happy.
District 7 cocktails and pairings
Serve it at 46F to 50F with roasted chicken, pork chops, crab, salmon, mushrooms or a wedge of Brie.