This Carpe Diem wine is made from Chardonnay clones chosen for their dynamic flavor profile, cluster and berry size. On the nose, there is a bright bouquet of citrus evolving into flavors of pear, honey and apple notes. This steely Chardonnay has a creamy texture, which is completed by a long...
Domaine Chandon Chardonnay 2005
After early budbreak, the growing season that followed was cool and wet. From October to June, it was the wettest growing season on record. The extra ground moisture resulted in greater vine vigor and a larger crop than normal. Since the summer was relatively cool with no heat spikes, the warm...
Sbragia Family Vineyards Chardonnay Home Ranch 2006
About one mile from Dry Creek, this thirteen-acre vineyard benefits from temperatures, that are a bit cooler than most of the appellation. It makes wine that's very aromatic with nice bright fruit, pear and lemon and a bit of minerality on the finish.
Heitz Chardonnay Napa Valley 2007
Heitz' new style of Chardonnay with just a touch of oak, has proven to be tremendously successful these last few years. This vintage is a delicious Chardonnay with bright citrus and melon aromas followed by a well-balanced acidity on the palate. This Chardonnay captures the dazzling taste of the sun-ripened grapes...
Trefethen Estate Chardonnay 2006
Trefethen Estate's Chardonnay is a pale gold in color, with enticing aromas of Golden Delicious apple, clover honey, baking spices, vanilla and light butter scents. On the palate, the wine is crisp and well structured, with flavors of apple pie and lemon curd following a refreshing minerality that persists throughout the...
Clos du Bois Chardonnay Calcaire 2006
Made exclusively from free-run and soft-press juice, this vintage of Calcaire Chardonnay was barrel-fermented in French oak, and softened by malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged on its lees, and stirred once every two to three weeks to encourage full flavor development. The majority of the oak (80%) selected was new...
Look for fresh apples, complex mineral and creamy lemon-lime flavors on the palate. Tropical notes and ripe peach aromatics are followed by a solid, lengthy finish. Serious Chardonnays are being produced by new winemaker, Graham Weerts, at Jess Jackson’s Alexander Valley estate, Stonestreet. The least expensive offering, the 2005 Chardonnay Alexander Valley, is an 8,000-case cuvee revealing plenty of crisp acidity as well as orange marmalade and honeyed lemon notes. It is a lovely, fruity white with the wood component kept well in the background (which is refreshing to see after so many overly oaked Stonestreet wines in the past). - Rated 87, Robert Parker Pretty good Chard, not quite on a par with the winery’s Upper Barn bottlings but close. The grapes come partially from the Upper Barn vineyard, but it’s all mountain-grown, showing concentrated pear, pineapple and peach flavors, with a rich, tobacco herbaceousness. — S.H. (5/1/2007) - Rated 87, Wine Enthusiast Light gold. Fresh melon and peach scents accented by bright minerality. Lush and expansive, with ripe honeydew and nectarine flavors, chewy texture and a hint of baking spices. Clean citrus and melon tones linger on the finish. - Rated 88, Stephen Tanzer IWC
Acacia Chardonnay Winery Lake 2005
Acacia 2005 Winery Lake Chardonnay is a barrel-selected blend of the finest lots of Chardonnay made from Winery Lake Vineyard. The grapes were hand harvested in the early morning. The wine was fermented in barrels for two months; 50% completed malolactic fermentation. It was aged for ten months in a combination...
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.
Simi Chardonnay Reserve Russian River 2006
The Russian River Valley's cool climate plays a key role in Simi's Burgundian-style Chardonnay. The influence of the Pacific Ocean gives the Russian River Valley an extended, moderate growing season. Perfectly situated within the heart of the Russian River Valley, Simi's Goldfields vineyard is close enough to the coast to receive...
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...
Sequoia Grove Chardonnay Carneros 2007
Pale yellow in color, this wine has an immediate hit to the nose of white peaches. More subtle nutty hints of toasted almonds and cinnamon interplay deliciously with lemon and pear fruit notes. A silky richness with a touch of creamy vanilla washes over the tongue and the sip ends with...
Fess Parker Chardonnay Ashley Vineyard 2006
This refreshing Chardonnay offers pineapple, citrus, pear and tropical aromas with delicate touch of lychee nut and spice. The flavors are clean with hints of citrus and apple combined with vanilla and pear. This well balanced Chardonnay has good acidity and a nice creamy finish. This wine will pair extremely well...
La Crema Chardonnay Russian River 2006
Our goal is to truly convey the Russian River terroir. This wine offers aromas of fresh pear, butterscotch and hazelnut with appealing hints of vanilla and spice. Juicy flavors of yellow apple, honeysuckle and lemon butter lead to a rich, toasty finish.” Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker
Orogeny Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2007
The Orogeny Chardonnay Russian River offers luscious aromas of pear and citrus, followed by flavors of tangerine and stone fruit. It has a lush, buttery mouthfeel and bright acidity. Although enjoyable now, this Chardonnay should cellar well for up to ten years. Enjoy it now with rich seafood, pasta and roasted...
Grgich Hills Chardonnay Napa Valley 375ml 2006
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...
Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Belle Terre Vineyard 2006
Bright and lively, this medium-bodied Chardonnay offers inviting aromas of lemon, yellow nectarine and mango. This beautiful fruit carries over on the palate with yellow stone fruit flavors and lightly-toasted oak characters of caramel and toffee. Rich, ripe and perfectly balanced, this wine lingers in the mouth with hints of hazelnut...
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...
Terlato Family Vineyards Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2006
This wine comes from Russian River Valley, universally recognized as the best Chardonnay location in California. The unique soil and climate here allows Russian River Valley Chardonnays to rival the great White Burgundies of France. Color: Light yellow.
Aroma: Dutch apple pie, spice and nutmeg.
Taste: Creamy texture, weighty but balanced...
Melville Chardonnay Estate 2006
With an electric green-gold hue this wine has an elusive and fresh aromatic array of saline, limes, lemon drops, lemon-lime margarita, green apple skin, white currants and white apricots. Even more alluring are the other aspects of chalk, saltwater taffy, angel food cake, gingerbread, seashell, Italian parsley and orange-flower blossom. In...
Matanzas Creek Chardonnay 2006
On appearance, this Chardonnay is the color of golden straw. The first nose delivers notes of vanilla and lemon zest. After a swirl, the deeper notes of honey, pear and quince become evident. On the palate, delicate flavors of lemon crème, white peach and pear progress into honeysuckle and butterscotch. Ripe, soft and creamy smooth, this Chard has polished flavors of pineapple jam, vanilla, pears, apple butter, honey and cinnamon. — S.H. (8/1/2008)...
2005 was kind to Arrowood. Mild weather throughout most of the season and during harvest led to ripe fruit flavors and good acid levels. The nose for this Sonoma County Chardonnay combines honeysuckle, peaches and apples. The palate is rich and lush with almonds and a touch of vanilla. The wine...
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...
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...
