There is nothing subtle about Big Ass wines! From the name to the label to the fruit-driven flavor profile, these wines make a bold statement. Big Ass wines deliver everything that typifies the California winemaking style: soft, round, buttery-toasty Chard. These wines are as big as their name!
Blackstone Chardonnay Monterey 2006
The Blackstone Monterey County Chardonnay shows aromas of light tropical fruit, lemon citrus with a touch of mineral notes and pleasing oak. This bright, well-balanced wine has a long, lingering finish. A fantastic food wine, it will complement herbed-baked chicken, grilled fish entrees and light aged cheeses.
The taste is flavorful, enhanced with a wonderful bright, fresh finish. Barrel fermentation gives our Chardonnay a creamy, mouth-filling finish, which complements the wine's delicious tropical fruit flavors.
The 2006 Block 50 Chardonnay exhibits a bouquet of green melon and citrus with a subtle toasty oak component overlaying some tropical and vanilla cream notes. Block 50 Chardonnay delivers the perfect balance of bright flavors and supple oak undertones. The wine is long on the palate, vibrant and delicious!
Bohemian Highway Chardonnay 2008
The Bohemian Highway Chardonnay bursts with ripe fruit flavors of apple and pear. The wine is lightly-oaked which gives it a full, creamy mouth feel. The majority of the wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks, preserving the bright fruit flavors of lemons and granny smith apples. Its creaminess and bright...
An initial impression of rich, buttery cream quickly turns to aromas of honey and lightly toasted almonds, followed quickly by tropical aromas of pineapple and citrusy lemon. The wine is refreshing on the palate with a vibrant tartness and lemon zest that is absolutely Bonterra Chardonnay.
Bouchaine Chardonnay Estate Carneros 2005
This Chardonnay comes only from fruit grown in Bouchaine’s Carneros, Napa Valley estate vineyards. Its brilliant straw gold color is the first hint of its bright and refreshing character; citrus flavors and a touch of minerality, an appropriate splash of acidity, a smooth yet notable texture that catches your attention, all...
BR Cohn's 2006 Chardonnay is packed with pear, apple and citrus aromas and shows exceptional depth and body. It offers rich flavors of green apple with a hint of lemon, and is surrounded by toasty French oak, followed by a clean, crisp, lingering finish. This Chardonnay is barrel fermented in French...
This aromatic Chardonnay displays ripe aromas and pure flavors of nectarine, Mandarin oranges and fresh apples. Notes of vanilla and spice lead to a rich mid-palate structured with a lime and mineral finish. A cool, wet spring led to a late bud-break in March. A warm summer brought the ripening back...
Buehler Chardonnay Russian River 2008
Buehler's Russian River Chardonnay is born from Wood Vineyard, located on River Road, and River Vineyard, located on East Side Road. The floral, mineral, and lime aromas of the River Vineyard are complemented by the peach and apricot aromas of the Wood Vineyard. Their winemaking philosophy remains the same since we...
Buena Vista Chardonnay Carneros 2005
In 2005, bud break began in late March, assuring a more typical season than 2004, when bud break occurred three weeks ahead of normal. Some light rains in spring missed the Carneros region during bloom and fruit set, so crop levels were slightly above normal in most blocks. The healthy crop...
Buena Vista Chardonnay Carneros Estate 2005
In 2005, bud break began in late March, assuring a more typical season than 2004, when bud break occurred three weeks ahead of normal. Some light rains in spring missed the Carneros region during bloom and fruit set, so crop levels were slightly above normal in most blocks. The healthy crop...
This lovely and elegant Carneros Chardonnay reflects both a long growing season and the benefits derived from new Dijon clones in the vineyard. Medium intense green-gold color with green pear, green almond, honey and apple fruit aromas, as well as a fine, lightly nutty aroma from lees aging. Medium-bodied, with typical...
Medium yellow-gold color. Strong pear and apple aromas typical of Carneros Chardonnay, combined with the rich toasty-vanilla and caramel scents from new oak and a hint of butteriness reflect the fine vintage conditions. Medium full-bodied texture, with rich fruit flavors complemented by nutty-vanilla and spice accents showcase bright acidity that leaves...
Yellow-gold color. Strong, fresh apple-citrus aromas with a hint of vanilla. Medium full- bodied, with creamy texture and round, succulent, juicy flavors, this vintage reveals ripe apple fruit combined with hints of green almond and pear in the finish. Moderate acidity heightens the wine's approachable softness.
Silky texture combines with moderate acidity for an ideally balanced Chardonnay. Medium lemon-yellow color. Aromas of fine apple-pear Chardonnay fruit alongside subtle, freshly churned butter and flowers. Medium-bodied, with rich texture and deep pineapple, lemon-cream and sweet vanilla flavors.
Byron Chardonnay Nielson Vineyard 2005
The Nielson Vineyard is a remarkable benchland site. Historically it was the first commercial vineyard in Santa Barbara County. It has the soils and climate to produce some of the most distinctive wines in the state. Nielson Chardonnay is both creamy and steely. Its ample richness is tempered by great structure...
Byron Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley 2006
Chardonnay vines bear small, round, greenish-gold fruit. While the vines are extremely adaptable to different growing conditions, they produce the best wines when grown in a cool, foggy climate on lean soil. Byron's growing regions produce excellent Chardonnay: vibrant, bright, and aromatic, with a complex fragrance and a luscious creaminess.
This Napa Valley Chardonnay displays lovely ripe pear and sweet citrus aromas lifted by fragrant white flower and subtle toasty oak scents. On the palate, a sleek entry expands into a creamy, concentrated mid-palate with rich lemon zest, melon, white peach and vanilla flavors segueing seamlessly into a refreshingly flinty, mineral-tinged...
Cambria Chardonnay Bench Break 1.5L 2006
The 2006 Bench Break Chardonnay’s rich buttery flavors yield to lemon-lime, white peaches, pears, nutmeg, vanilla and mineral/slate characters. The full flavors and mid-palate carry through into a lingering finish of fresh oak spice.
Cambria Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard 2007
The 2006 Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay is bright with citrus, apple, peach, and vanilla aromas. Rich, mouth-filling flavors of grapefruit, citrus blossom, white peach, and sweet oak lead to a crisp finish with a lasting impression of spicy oak.displays ripe pink grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon-lime flavors complimented by a delicate oak-spice. In...
Cambria Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard 375ml 2006
The 2006 Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay is bright with citrus, apple, peach, and vanilla aromas. Rich, mouth-filling flavors of grapefruit, citrus blossom, white peach, and sweet oak lead to a crisp finish with a lasting impression of spicy oak.displays ripe pink grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon-lime flavors complimented by a delicate oak-spice. In...
Camelot Chardonnay's bright apple and tropical fruit aromas, enhanced by subtle toasty oak tones, introduce creamy, mouthfilling apple, pear and citrus fruit flavors. This lovely wine beautifully complements seafood and chicken dishes, game hens, pork roasts and cream sauce pastas.
