Lemon blossom, citrus, and bread dough aromas fill the glass. By mouth, citrus fruits and spice (cinnamon, clove) are framed by toasty oak and mouth-filling texture with a lengthy finish.
Looking for a perfect expression of Monterey Chardonnay? Try Bernardus! It shows complex aromas of ripe apple and pear accented by notes of crème brûlée. On the palate, the texture is rich and full-bodied, exhibiting intense flavors which mirror the aromas along with notes of citrus, fig and mineral, supported by...
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...
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...
Chateau Montelena Estate Chardonnay 2010
Chateau Montelena made a few changes in the cellar this year by experimenting with their pressing programs in order to validate our existing protocols. They also aged a small percentage of the Chardonnay in stainless steel drums, rather than oak barrels, in order to bring in a fruit reserve.” They undertook...
Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay 2009
The Cycles Gladiator 2006 Chardonnay is a light-hued, yet medium-bodied, wine. Pleasantly light for a Chardonnay, it is an excellent selection for all seasons. With fragrances of melon rind, banana, wildflower and jasmine that tempt you to taste the lush tropical fruit flavors, this wine provides enough depth to complement its...
Dry Creek Vineyards Chardonnay 2009
Russian River Chardonnay begins with abundant aromas of peach, apricot, pear, and toasted almonds. More complex aromas of spice and hazelnut are revealed after several minutes in the glass. On the palate, crisp acidity from our cool weather vineyards strike an excellent balance with subtle oak nuances. The finish is long...
Du Mol Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2009
Trademark aromatic intensity with rich aromas of ripe fig, honeyed citrus and sweet melon which blend with firmer notes of mineral, hazelnut and smoky flint. The palate shows immediate upfront richness with quince, peach and honeysuckle then tightens to youthful structure, length and minerality. With air the wine unfolds to offer...
It's hard to imagine that Chardonnay can be gnarly, but a sip of this mouthwatering wine takes you headfirst into bright tropical fruit flavors of pineapple and citrus, followed by a zingy ginger accent and hints of toasted coconut and vanilla on a creamy finish. This full-bodied Chardonnay offers waves of...
Grgich Hills Chardonnay Napa Valley 2009
This is the first vintage that Grgich Hills Chardonnay vineyards were certified organic and Biodynamic. Beautifully balanced between acid, flavors and body, this Chardonnay displays notes of lemon zest, flowers and honey with a hint of crushed stones. Let the wine’s elegance shine by matching it with simple preparations of baked...
Monterey’s cooling fog and coastal breezes create an ideal climate for growing Chardonnay, yielding wines with tantalizing tropical notes and crisp acidity. The core of this wine comes from Hess's 352-acre Shirtail Creek estate vineyard in Monterey’s coastal valley. Aromas of pineapple and green apple are followed on the palate by...
