Sonoma Vineyards Chardonnay 2006
Sonoma Vineyards chardonnay is unoaked, forward and fresh, brimming with juicy, ripe fruit like tropical pineapple and wild mountain pears. No need for a lemon squeeze, you’ll discover plenty of citrus and maybe even apricot as you sip through the rich, lively layers. Experience Sonoma County first hand in every sip...
The 2006 harvest was a bit of a roller coaster ride, but making wine would not be as rewarding without the challenges faced each year. The winter rainy season started slowly, with well-timed storms from January through May. The moderate rainfall promoted healthy vine growth and ensured good nutrient uptake. Spring...
The 2007 release of our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay bursts with vivid citrus and fresh green apple aromas, laced with subtle notes of honeysuckle and clove. On the palate, flavors broaden into rich spiced apple and crisp lime zest, with vanilla and caramel tones adding richness and texture on the finish. - Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker
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...
Sebastiani Chardonnay Unoaked 2007
An unoaked Chardonnay shows nothing but pure varietal character without any oak attributes to mask the fruit’s qualities and nuances. Sebastiani has a long-standing contract with the Dutton Ranch in order to secure some of the best Chardonnay in the appellation. The block they source from contains several well-regarded clones, including...
Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon Napa & Sonoma Counties 2004
The foundation of this wine is from two of Artesa's Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards. In Napa Valley, 1200 feet above Stag’s Leap and Oakville within the Atlas Peak appellation, they have a 36-acre vineyard. In Alexander Valley, hundreds of feet above the Russian River looms their 92-acre mountainside estate. This wine is...
Lake Sonoma Chardonnay Russian River 2007
Aromas of honeysuckle, butterscotch and vanilla; ripe apple flavor with the subtle spice of cinnamon. An elegant mid-palate and a creamy texture with balanced acid and soft tannins. The grapes for this wine were whole cluster pressed, to preserve abundant fruit flavors. After a short settling period, the clear juice was...
Newman's Own hand selects only the finest grapes from their Costal Vineyards located primarily in Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. The cool costal influences allow the grapes to ripen slowly leading to a rich and complex Chardonnay with exceptional balance. The majority of this California Chardonnay was cold-fermented while undergoing only...
Rutherford Hill Chardonnay 2007
This elegant, vibrant Chardonnay is Rutherford Hill's second wine release in their updated label. This approachable but complex Chardonnay is ideal for paring with many foods or for enjoying on its own. They have much respect for and experience with the noble Chardonnay grape. In fact, Chardonnay has been produced at...
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...
Aromas of green apple, pineapple and ripe stone fruit combine with a hint of cinnamon and toasted oak on the nose of this wine. The entry is bright and crisp with good acid and flavors of apricot, lemon and hints of mineral and wet stone. The wine finishes with multiple layers...
Buena Vista Chardonnay Carneros 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...
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...
Murphy Goode Chardonnay Sonoma County 2006
Grapes from Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley are the heart and soul of this bright Chardonnay with a rich and creamy texture. In 2006, they had a long, cool growing season which led to a late, drawn out harvest. They’re not complaining though longer hang time intensified the flavor and development of...
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...
