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.
Kenwood Chardonnay Reserve 2005
The grapes for the 2005 Kenwood Reserve Chardonnay come from Russian River Valley, with one-third of the fruit coming from our estate vineyards. The growing season in 2005 began with a late spring bud break followed by a cool summer preserving the grapes’ natural acidity and giving the fruit additional time...
Artesa Chardonnay Reserve 2006
Artesa's Estate Chardonnay vineyards hang on the hillsides around the winery on the foothills of Mount Veeder. This wine comes from several of the highest elevation vineyards in Carneros. The great drainage of our blocks insures intensely flavored small berries and moderate yields. Temperatures are moderated by the adjoining San Pablo...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Matanzas Creek Chardonnay 375ml 2005
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...
Franciscan Chardonnay Cuvee Sauvage 1.5L 2004
Franciscan was the first winery in Napa Valley to revive the lost art of wild yeast fermented Chardonnay. Fermenting using only the wild, native yeasts from the vineyard is risky, and most winemakers in California thought it too arduous and unpredictable to attempt. Franciscan succeeded in 1987, and introduced Cuvée Sauvage....
Carmel Road Chardonnay 3L 2006
Carmel Road Chardonnays are known for their rich flavors, firm acidity and brilliant varietal flavors. But it is the pronounced minerality that sets them apart from their peers throughout the Golden State. The 2006 is an overtly fruit-forward wine with a rich palate and crisp framework. Lemon sorbet/zest, pear, citrus blossom,...
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...
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....
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.
Walter Hanzel Chardonnay North Slope 2006
Grgich Hills Chardonnay Napa Valley 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...
Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay 2004
This full bodied chardonnay displays fine underlying acidity and a long finish, with hints of cardamom, anise and hazelnut which add interest to the fundamental lemon-mineral flavors. Of all Mount Eden’s estate-grown wines, their chardonnay is most in need of further bottle aging at time of release, requiring an additional two...
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...
