Francis Ford Coppola Chardonnay Diamond Series
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...
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.
Terlato Family Vineyards Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2009
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...
Villa Mt Eden Chardonnay Grand Reserve
Intrigueing notes of hazelnuts intermingle with aromas of fruity ripe pear and honeydew melon. Crisp acidity and caramel flavors are nicely balanced with tropical fruit and pear characters.
Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay 2010
This characteristic Chardonnay starts off with aromas of freshly picked apricots and sweet honey. The fruit theme continues with scents of crisp green apples and just peeled lemon zest followed by hints of vanilla and crème brûlée. Full bodied, with beautiful balance, this Napa Valley Chardonnay with flavors of ripe peach,...
Frei Brothers Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2010
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...
Rich with notes of citrus, melon and vanilla, this Chardonnay is a fresh expression of the hand-picked classic varietal. A third of the grapes in this blend were grown in St. Francis' own vineyards; the rest we carefully selected from nearby vineyards in Sonoma Valley, Carneros, and Russian River appellations, choosing...
Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay
Chardonnay comes in a lot of different incarnations. It can be oaky or buttery. It can offer sweet tropical fruit flavors or crisp citrus notes. Alexander Valley Vineyards Winemaker Kevin Hall's goal is to produce a Chardonnay that maintains the crisp flavors of the fruit and so he uses a lighter...
Crisp, clean notes of apple, pear and citrus combine with a hint of smoke, toast, vanilla and spice to create a subtle aroma of apple pie in this refreshing Chardonnay. On the palate lush tropical flavors followed by distinct layers of pineapple, citrus, pear and a hint of sweet oak and...
La Crema Chardonnay Monterey 2010
The inaugural vintage of Monterey Chardonnay shows exotic floral and tropical fruit on the nose, punctuated by appealing butterscotch, lemon peel and spice notes. The palate expands into bright peach, grilled pineapple and honeysuckle with subtle toast and caramel adding richness and beautiful texture on the finish. - Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker
SEVEN Heavenly Chards of an angelic line, Each with a task, simply divine. Chardonnays Justice, balanced and true, Resurgence of light, life brought anew. Chardonnays Temperance, patient and mild, Riding the storms and taming the wilds. Chardonnays Prudence, cautious and wise, Embracing the earth, arms to the skies. Chardonnays Faith, the...
