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...
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,...
ZD Chardonnay Napa Valley 2007
2007 was an exceptional vintage for Chardonnay. A long, cool growing season allowed for extended hang times with an excellent balance of flavors and natural acidity. The fruit was harvested at optimal maturity from several vineyards in California’s coolest growing regions Napa and Sonoma Carneros, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. A...
Pine Ridge Chardonnay Dijon Clones 2006
This wine opens with fresh tropical fruit aromas of peach and pineapple, with hints of lime giving way to a slight toasty character. Outstanding balance shines upon entry, with good viscosity and acid providing a round mouthfeel, bolstered by bright tropical fruit tones and a nice mineral component. Capped by a...
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...
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...
Beringer Chardonnay Private Reserve 2007
A blend of Beringer’s northernmost Chardonnay vineyards this chardonnay is a mixture of the most expressive lots and blended to create an intensely aromatic and flavorful wine featuring citrus, tropical notes of fresh pineapple and mango, crème brulée, brown spice and butterscotch that come together for a seamlessly long, plush finish....
Sbragia Family Vineyards Chardonnay Gamble Ranch 2006
The 2006 Gamble Ranch Chardonnay has gorgeous integrated fruit aromas and flavors reminiscent of a perfect French pear taste with a scoop of caramel ice cream melting on every bite. The fruit and citrus flavors burst in your mouth and are accentuated by hints of brown spice, butterscotch and citrus zest....
Beringer Chardonnay Sbragia 2005
The fruit for the Sbragia Limited Chardonnay came from their Gamble Ranch Vineyard. Located in Oakville, this vineyard customarily yields their most intensely flavored and rich Chardonnay fruit, and consistently provides flavors that Winemaster Emeritus Ed Sbragia calls unctuous.” Intense, ripe, rich and opulent. Well-constructed, with pear, melon and hazelnut flavors that are deep and concentrated, ending with a toasty oak presence but also lots of ripe fruit. Drink now through 2010. 5,800 cases made. –JL - Rated 91, Wine Spectator More restrained than normal, the 2005 Chardonnay Sbragia Limited Release offers copious quantities of honeyed fruit, full body, a rich, heady mouthfeel, but not the unctuosity normally found in this cuvee. Additionally, the oak is more restrained. There is abundant richness, but the vintage’s acidity provides plenty of vibrancy and precision. It should drink nicely for 3-4 years. - Rated 93, Robert Parker...
Hartford Court Chardonnay Four Hearts 2006
Complex aromas and flavors of white peach, citrus blossom, Asian pear and candied lemon give way to a rich and weighty mid-palate, followed by a very long, exotic spice infused finish.
Darioush Chardonnay Signature 2006
Chardonnay fruit grown in Darioush’s cool vineyard sites in southern Napa Valley, Oak Knoll and Carneros develops slowly and evenly, enabling winemaking techniques which emphasize minerality, texture, acidity and fruit concentration. The 2006 vintage achieves a delicate balance, offering vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavors paired with a crisp mineral structure....
