Croix's 2024 Narrow Gauge Chardonnay captures the breadth of the Sonoma Coast through an extraordinary collection of vineyard sources. Ritchie, Bacigalupi, Richard Dinner, Floodgate, Dutton Ranch, and Calesa have each earned reputations for producing exceptional Chardonnay in their own right. Under Kirk Venge's direction, they come together in a wine that reflects the energy and depth of one of California's most celebrated growing regions. That all-star lineup is only part of the story. Kirk Venge has spent more than three decades working with many of California's finest vineyards, developing an instinct for what each site contributes to the finished wine. Rather than allowing one vineyard to dominate, he shapes Narrow Gauge into a complete expression, balancing richness, freshness, texture, and precision with effortless harmony. Many of these vineyards routinely appear on the labels of California's most sought-after Chardonnays, where single-vineyard bottlings often command substantially higher prices. Here, Kirk Venge brings them together in one beautifully composed wine, making Narrow Gauge Chardonnay feel less like an everyday Sonoma Coast bottling and more like an insider's discovery. At $40, it delivers an extraordinary level of vineyard pedigree at a price that's increasingly difficult to find.