This jubilant Chardonnay has a zippy freshness that’s fruity, balanced and smooth. Mouth-watering pear, baked apple and tropical swirls of pineapple roll on your palate like a ship at sea. Crème brulee, vanilla and caramel all contribute to a rich mouthfeel and lingering finish. Make a splash: serve with salmon or...
Chardonnay from the cool coastal growing regions in Monterey has a dinstinct personality, easy to recognize and even easier to enjoy. Five Rivers’ winemaking approach begins with a gentle pressing and a slow, cool fermentation to retain the fruit’s subtleties. They emphasize the fruit by fermenting 60% in stainless, 40% in...
Flora Springs Chardonnay Barrel Fermented 2007
Flora Springs Barrel Fermented Chardonnay is Napa Valley history in a bottle. In 1980, at a time when Chardonnay was a true ambassador for wines from the New World, Flora Springs began its reign as one of the great Chardonnay producers from Napa Valley. The 2007 vintage offers rich flavors of...
Flora Springs Chardonnay Napa Valley 2007
Balance, balance, balance in life, in wine, after a bottle of wine it’s an elusive ambition. However, after thirty years of crafting world-renowned wines, the Flora Springs name has become synonymous with perfectly balanced Napa Valley Chardonnay. The legacy began when their inaugural vintage in 1978 was awarded a Gold Medal...
Flowers Chardonnay Andreen-Gale Vineyard 2006
A selection of fruit sourced from our Camp Meeting Ridge vineyard plus additional vineyards in the coolest regions of the Sonoma Coast appellation. Old Wente from Camp Meeting Ridge is the predominate clone (more than 60%) with the balance being a mix of Dijon clones and mature Clone 4. This vintage...
Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2007
Fruit was rigorously hand sorted and gently whole cluster pressed. The juice was settled off heavy lees and put to barrel for fermentation. Temperatures were in the 65-72 degree range followed by stirring of light lees for 4 months in barrel. Mostly native yeast and malo-lactic (ML) fermentations with only a...
Folie a Deux Chardonnay delivers great balance and authority with aromas of green apple and a dash of banana with citrus on the palate accented by a hint of sweet vanilla. In the tradition of a true Burgundian-style Chardonnay, there’s an understated power that runs from start to finish.
Francis Ford Coppola Chardonnay Diamond Label 375ml 2007
Francis Coppola's Chardonnay reflects the distinctive personality of Monterrey vineyards, which boast juicy apple, guava and melon flavors. Whole-cluster pressing and a combination of barrel and stainless steel fermentation ensures that the creamy texture and caramelized sugar finish is balanced by a crisp acidity. The 2007 vintage got underway earlier than...
Francis Ford Coppola Directors Cut Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2007
Using Russian River fruit, they crush the grapes whole-cluster and ferment entirely in French oak barrels to produce a wine with a seductive, round texture and notes of sweet vanilla. Not only does this technique create a lavish character, it works to highlight the green apple, honeysuckle, and citrus flavors, which...
The grapes were grown in Carneros and Napa, in the cool southern section of Napa Valley, which gives bright, vibrant flavors. With time and patience the apple, lychee, and honey flavors reached their peak, and the grapes were gently picked by hand during the cool hours, most often at night. This...
Franciscan Chardonnay Cuvee Sauvage 1.5L 2004
Franciscan was the first winery in Napa Valley to revive the lost art of wild yeast fermented Chardonnay. Fermenting using only the wild, native yeasts from the vineyard is risky, and most winemakers in California thought it too arduous and unpredictable to attempt. Franciscan succeeded in 1987, and introduced Cuvée Sauvage....
Frank Family Chardonnay Carneros 2007
Frank Family Vineyard’s 2007 Lewis Vineyards Chardonnay is lavish and unique; it leads with aromas of key lime zest, Anjou pear, white nectarine, and ripe pineapple. These lively aromas are accented by toasted marshmallow, candied pecans and night blooming jasmine. The palate is vibrant, focused and concentrated; loaded with citrus notes,...
Frank Family Chardonnay Napa Valley 2007
Frank Family's 2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay is multifaceted and vibrant; it opens with aromas of Kaffir lime leaves, yellow plum, juicy peaches, and dried pear. These bright aromas are countered by vanilla bean Crème brûlée, lemon curd and cinnamon baked apple. The palate is lively, smooth, and layered; bursting with pineapple,...
Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2007
This wine has a greenish yellow hue. The aroma is of ripe banana, juicy fruit, lemon-lime, and floral. There is a subtle touch of oak with flavors of apples, bananas, and creamy butterscotch flavors. Good balance and viscosity. Long fruitful finish, yet crisp and clean.
Frei Brothers Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2006
Frei Brothers crafts their Reserve wines in a gentle, traditional style enhanced by the use of modern techniques, to produces a wine that is both varietally accurate and reflects the terroir of the Russian River Valley. Their Chardonnay grapes are whole cluster pressed to eliminate bitterness and to maximize fresh fruit...
The 2007 Frog’s Leap Chardonnay greets you with aromas of wet stone and white peaches layered with delicate notes of honeysuckle. Flavors of grapefruit and lemongrass lead to a taut mouthfeel that touches on layers of flint and toasted coconut. Refreshingly crisp with tart acidity, this wine has a clean bright...
Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay Sonoma Reserve 2005
Gallo's 2005 Sonoma Reserve Chardonnay marries the rich full flavors of ripe apple, pear, and pineapple fruits with a hint of vanilla. The mouthfeel is rich with juicy flavors of peach and mango brightened by lively acidity along with toasty, buttery notes followed by a crisp, clean finish. A delicious complement...
Gary Farrell Chardonnay Russian River Vlley 2006
Gary Farrell's Chardonnays are crisp and fruit–focused, with generously balanced acidity in the true Russian River Valley tradition. When selecting vineyards for Chardonnay, they look for fruit that will ripen at peak acidity for their targeted brix. They find these wines to have the characteristic fruit profile and generous acidity that...
Geode is crafted from grapes grown in the rolling hills of Santa Barbara County, a majestic growing region along California’s South Coast whose cool, marine-influenced climate produces lush, sumptuous Chardonnays. The prime vineyards selected for Geode are farmed and irrigated responsibly, minimizing the use of synthetic fertilizers and utilizing cover crops...
Girard Chardonnay Russian River 2007
The cooling effect of the marine layer fog at the Western reaches of the Russian River Valley provides excellent growing conditions for Chardonnay grapes. Various vineyards within Dutton Ranch are the primary fruit source for Girard's Chardonnay, with additional fruit coming from La Porte Cochere vineyard. The cooler weather yields higher...
Glass Mountain Chardonnay 2007
Glass Mountain Quarry strives to produce a Chardonnay that stays true to style year in and year out. We start with exceptional fruit sources that we have been using for decades. Focusing on the delicate tropical fruit, we employ both traditional barrel fermentation techniques combined with cold tank fermentation for a...
Gloria Ferrer Chardonnay Carneros 2007
Mouthwatering aromas of ripe Gravenstein apple, pear and citrus, along with background hints of honeysuckle and hazelnut, fill the nose of this Chardonnay. In the mouth, the wine shows supple textures, rich apple and lemon flavors with a touch of oak spice on a lush yet vibrant finish. The 2006 vintage...
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...
