Bearboat Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2006
BearBoat Chardonnay is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes from a single vineyard in the Russian River AVA. Russian River’s cool climate allows the grapes to retain acidity while slowly developing aromas and flavors. Fruit is harvested by hand in small containers with the philosophy that higher attention to detail yields higher...
The Scott Family Estate Chardonnay is produced from Dijon clones grown on the Arroyo Seco Estate. It is a wine with abundant aromas of apricot, pear, papaya, white peach and Meyer lemon zest with perfumed citrus blossoms, vanilla and toasty oak. Aged for nine months on French oak - 45% malolatic...
Iron Horse Chardonnay Unoaked 2006
It is harder to make Chardonnay without oak than with. The grapes for the 2006 Unoaked primarily came from Iron Horse’s Thomas Road Vineyard. This particular block is planted to UCD Clone 4, ideally suited for bright, mineral-dominated, yet rich Chardonnay. All of their Chardonnay is handled one lot at a...
Toasted Head Chardonnay Russian River Valley Barrel Reserve 2006
The nose offers toasty, creamy aromas with fresh pear, peach, and Honeycrisp apple scents with hints of butterscotch, vanilla bean, and cinnamon/nutmeg. On the palate, the wine boasts a full, creamy texture and rich pear tart flavors, spicy, clove-y oak tones, and a pronounced streak of minerality, enlivening the clean, crisp...
Bennett Family Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay 2007
The slight green hue hints at the youthful nature of this complex chardonnay. Aromas ripe peaches and orange blossom are melded with sur lie barrel qualities of graham cracker crust and crème brulée. A luscious, mouthfilling wine is evident in the first taste and the persistent finish invites another sip.
Charles Krug Chardonnay Reserve Carneros
Fragrant peach, pineapple and banana aromas give way to apple and pear flavors with a long and refreshing finish, enjoy our Chardonnay by itself or with a wide selection of cuisine including poultry, fish and seafood.
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...
Ferrari Carano Chardonnay Reserve 375ml 2005
The 2005 Ferrari-Carano Reserve Chardonay is a blend of the finest lots of wine from their Napa/Carneros and Alexander Valley vineyards. The cool climate of the Napa/Carneros region imparts its unique delicacy and finesse to the wine, while the Alexander Valley component adds an intensely rich mouth-filling tropical character. A fruit-focused...
Elegant wines showcasing the complex, concentrated character of the finest grapes from California's prestigious Napa Valley appellation. Weaves together an appealing array of ripe tropical fruit flavors, with shades of apple, pear, citrus and hazelnut. Turns elegant and refined. Drink now through 2004. 9,500 cases made. –JL - Rated 88, Wine Spectator
St Clement Chardonnay Napa Valley
Pale yellow in color, this Chardonnay features aromas of lemon, ripe melon, pear and tropical fruit that transition to bright fruit flavors of citrus, apple and cantaloupe on the palate. A creamy mouthfeel of Kiwi, guava, vanilla and spice notes from the French oak combine with balanced acidity and a touch...
Rodney Strong Chardonnay Chalk Hill
Founder, Rod Strong, planted chardonnay in their original Chalk Hill Vineyard in 1965, and later spearheaded the establishment of the Chalk Hill Viticultural Area in 1983. He recognized the region as distinct from the rest of Russian River Valley for its unique chalky white soils, which impart a subtle mineral character...
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...
This Dan Aykroyd 2007 medium-bodied Chardonnay exhibits aromas of fresh apples and lime zest. The palate is bursting with flavours of orchard peaches and nectarines with slight oak character in the background. Enjoy it with grilled vegetables, chicken in a cramy sauce or fresh rabbit terrine.
White oak Chardonnay Russian River 2007
Classic Russian River Chardonnay exhibiting aromas of vibrant tropical fruit married to toasty oak. Full bodied, round, good depth of fruit, medium long finish. Flavors of citrus fruit, apple, lime, roasted nut and toasted oak. This is a very rich Chardonnay, calculated to appeal to the preference for extremely ripe fruit enhanced with overt oak. Although it’s fully dry, the wine’s flavors are of decadent pineapple crème brûlée and sweet buttered toast. Lobster is the perfect partner. — S.H. (6/1/2009) - Rated 90, Wine Enthusiast
This Markham Chardonnay seemed to hit the spot around the winery with its apple pie spice and butter pecan ice cream aromas this fall. Vanilla, toast and nutmeg work well with the juicy, tropical fruits in the nose. Flavors are clean and bright showing lemon curd and more toasty, baked apple...
Iron Horse's concentration on Estate Chardonnay is bearing delicious fruit. They are successfully adding new layers and complexity to their Estate bottling without resorting to more oak and ML. For them, malo-lactic fermentation is simply an acid balancing tool not a stylistic component, and they feel very strongly about keeping the...
2004 produced some great white wines, and the Kunde Estate Reserve Chardonnay from this year is a particular standout. It's crammed with great aromas that might make you think you're dining on baked fruit and fresh bread. The '04 Kunde Reserve has it all: complexity, boldness, and the crispness to age. Maybe that's because the blend is from clones selected from all around the world. This yummy wine gives full pleasure now, though will continue to be enjoyable as it reaches peak maturity in 4 to 5 years. It will cozy up to nice fresh seafood in the near term but buy a few bottles to try with roast chicken later. Tim Bell, Winemaker A fragrant floral and musky note provides some intrigue, with spiced apple cobbler and juicy Meyer lemon flavors and a nicely spicy finish. Drink now through 2008. 3,000 cases made. – -Rated 87, Wine Spectator
Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2007
Artesa's Chardonnay vineyards span the entire cool climate Carneros region. Temperatures are moderated by the adjoining San Pablo Bay, cool afternoon breezes and persistent morning fog. This climate yields grapes that have both enough cool hang time and sunshine to develop great depth of flavor with great natural acid. In response...
Clos Du Val Chardonnay Carneros 2006
Pale gold in color with a green tinge, Clos du Val's 2006 estate Chardonnay greets the nose with aromas of pear, peach and citrus, as well as some sweet toast. In the mouth, the wine is alive with the vibrant flavors of concentrated fruit, with a hint of toast. A full...
Napa Cellars Chardonnay is our flagship wine. Every year the palate showcases huge fruit flavors reminiscent of tropical fruit, balanced by a layer of lemony acidity and a long, polished finish. Its moderate acidity makes it a more versatile Chardonnay when pairing with food.
Windsor Sonoma Chardonnay 2007
With golden harvest hues, tropical fruit flavors and just the right touch of oak, this Chardonnay is creamy, yet clean, well-balanced and smooth.
Estancia Chardonnay Reserve 2006
Estancia Reserve Chardonnay is crafted from Dijon clones planted in the wineries Pinnacles Vineyard on the east side of the Salinas Valley at the base of the Gavilan Mountains. The vineyard lies adjacent to the winery and is challenged by both wind and water throughout the growing season. Appearance: Golden straw
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Sebastiani Chardonnay Russian River Unoaked 2008
Brilliant light straw yellow in color, this Chardonnay is a perfect example of the terroir of the Russian River Valley . The maritime growing region, paired with the cool vintage, helped craft a Chardonnay similar to a Premier Cru white Burgundy . The crisp green apple acidity acts as the backbone...
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...
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...
