Bright lemon-yellow color; lifted citrus and tropical fruit aromas with subtle oak and butter tones; rich, round palate with fresh tropical fruit flavors and hints of butter cream, oak toast, and baked bread. (No, seriously!)
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...
They've been making Chardonnay at Acacia for over 25 years, and they believe that great wine comes with experience. One thing they’ve learned over the years is that wine in its purest from expresses a sense of place. A by Acacia blends the virtues of California's great Chardonnay wine growing regions...
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.
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...
Ariel Chardonnay ~ No Alcohol 2010
ARIEL Chardonnay is fermented cold at 50ºF (10ºC) in both stainless steel cooperage and small French oak barrels to dryness. Once fermentation is completed, the wine is blended and receives additional oak aging. Just prior to bottling, the alcohol is gently removed by cold filtration. ARIEL Chardonnay grapes are carefully chosen...
Artesa Chardonnay Los Carneros
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...
Auteur Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 2006
This spirited wine is full of life now and will mature with marked complexity. Asian pear, minerality, spice, bracing acidity are all tightly wound in this lively and blossom perfumed wine. The intense stony and citrus palate with a feminine temperament perfume notes tightly grips and support the wines acidity.
Bearboat Chardonnay Russian River Valley
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...
Vanilla and tropical fruit aromas are followed by straight forward pineapple flavors, with citrus and vanilla on the finish.
Bennett Family Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay 2008
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.
Benziger Chardonnay Carneros 2010
This wine is very fragrant in the nose, (peach, pear, pineapple, with light toastiness) supple and long on the palate, with a crisp, lingering finish. Enjoy with fried calamari, scallops with a curry sauce, crab cakes, filet of sole with almonds, corn chowder, macaroni and cheese, or turkey panini.
Looking for a perfect expression of Monterey Chardonnay? Try Bernardus! It shows complex aromas of ripe apple and pear accented by notes of crème brûlée. On the palate, the texture is rich and full-bodied, exhibiting intense flavors which mirror the aromas along with notes of citrus, fig and mineral, supported by...
The Bohemian Highway Chardonnay bursts with ripe fruit flavors of apple and pear. The wine is lightly-oaked which gives it a full, creamy mouth feel. The majority of the wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks, preserving the bright fruit flavors of lemons and granny smith apples. Its creaminess and bright...
This aromatic Chardonnay displays ripe aromas and pure flavors of nectarine, Mandarin oranges and fresh apples. Notes of vanilla and spice lead to a rich mid-palate structured with a lime and mineral finish. A cool, wet spring led to a late bud-break in March. A warm summer brought the ripening back...
This lovely and elegant Carneros Chardonnay reflects both a long growing season and the benefits derived from new Dijon clones in the vineyard. Medium intense green-gold color with green pear, green almond, honey and apple fruit aromas, as well as a fine, lightly nutty aroma from lees aging. Medium-bodied, with typical...
Yellow-gold color. Strong, fresh apple-citrus aromas with a hint of vanilla. Medium full- bodied, with creamy texture and round, succulent, juicy flavors, this vintage reveals ripe apple fruit combined with hints of green almond and pear in the finish. Moderate acidity heightens the wine's approachable softness.
Cakebread Cellars' 2009 Napa Valley Chardonnay boasts lovely, perfumed aromas of fresh melon, yellow apple, lime and white peach, with complementary mineral and toasty-spicy oak scents. On the full-bodied, yet sleek palate, the wine offers concentrated, beautifully focused, peach, apple and citrus zest flavors, with mineral and spice tones enlivening the...
This distinctive wine displays all the hallmarks of a great Chardonnay. The color is golden with green hues. The aroma shows typical melon, tropical fruit and citrus characters enhanced by subtle vanilla, butter and oak overtones. The palate is soft and round with balanced acidity and fruit flavors. This wine pairs...
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.
Castle Rock Chardonnay Central Coast 2010
Castle Rock Chardonnay is produced from grapes grown in the Russian River Valley, one of California’s most prestigious growing appellations. Here, the fog cooled climate and well drained soils provide ideal growing conditions for grapes which produce some of the finest wines in the world. This elegant Chardonnay is a concentrated...
This Chardonnay has classic aromas of Green Apple, Pear, and citrus. It shows ripeness of fruit giving it a rich, creamy texture, while maintaining a vibrant crisp backbone. The pronounced fruit aromas of this wine balanced with its natural acidity make this a very appealing wine for a wide variety of...
Chateau Montelena Estate Chardonnay 2009
Chateau Montelena made a few changes in the cellar this year by experimenting with their pressing programs in order to validate our existing protocols. They also aged a small percentage of the Chardonnay in stainless steel drums, rather than oak barrels, in order to bring in a fruit reserve.” They undertook...
Refreshing and approachable, our Pinot Grigio Chardonnay has exquisite flavors of pears with delicate rose water and watermelon. A nice bright acidity and fresh fruit are enhanced by not using oak in the winemaking process. Enjoy this wine with light fare such as foie gras, quiche & butter lettuce salad, herb-crusted...
Clos Du Bois' Classic Sonoma County Chardonnay exhibits ripe fruity flavors of pear, crisp green apple, vanilla and toasty caramel. A medium-bodied wine, approximately 70% is barrel-fermented to integrate fruit and oak flavors. Partial malolactic fermentation adds a rich texture and buttery component on the palate. Sonoma County Chardonnay is aged...
The 2007 Concannon Chardonnay, Selected Vineyards, Central Coast is a refreshing wine with crisp fruit flavors. Nice mineral notes and aromatic citrus on the nose seque into green apples and sweet oranges on the palate, and a hint of pineapple lingers in the background. This classic Californian variety has just a...
Cuvaison's Carneros Chardonnay comes from their own estate in the southern part of Napa Valley. This cool climate vineyard allows us nearly perfect conditions year after year to produce world class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah. Controlling all farming aspects within our own vineyard gives Cuvaison an advantage in producing...
Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay 2009
The Cycles Gladiator 2006 Chardonnay is a light-hued, yet medium-bodied, wine. Pleasantly light for a Chardonnay, it is an excellent selection for all seasons. With fragrances of melon rind, banana, wildflower and jasmine that tempt you to taste the lush tropical fruit flavors, this wine provides enough depth to complement its...
DeLoach Chardonnay Russian River
Russian River Valley Chardonnay is a blend of several premium vineyards located within three miles of the winery in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Carefully tended vines yield fruit of exemplary quality; it is a pure expression of Russian River Valley terroir. The juice was fermented in a combination...
Dry Creek Vineyards Chardonnay 2009
Russian River Chardonnay begins with abundant aromas of peach, apricot, pear, and toasted almonds. More complex aromas of spice and hazelnut are revealed after several minutes in the glass. On the palate, crisp acidity from our cool weather vineyards strike an excellent balance with subtle oak nuances. The finish is long...
Du Mol Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2009
Trademark aromatic intensity with rich aromas of ripe fig, honeyed citrus and sweet melon which blend with firmer notes of mineral, hazelnut and smoky flint. The palate shows immediate upfront richness with quince, peach and honeysuckle then tightens to youthful structure, length and minerality. With air the wine unfolds to offer...
The winemakers goal in crafting Dynamite Chardonnay was varietal fruit intensity and food-friendly acidity without the undue distraction of too much oak. The majority of grapes were hand-picked and whole-cluster pressed. The wine was fermented in a combination of stainless steel and oak and a portion of the wine was aged...
Echelon Chardonnay is a beautiful balance of tropical fruit aromas found in grapes from the mid-valley vineyards of Monterey County and juicy pear and clover honey flavors provided by grapes sourced from the more temperate micro-climates. The naturally cooling Coastal influence, most notably in the form of early morning and late...
Estancia Chardonnay is produced from grapes grown in their Pinnacles Vineyard on the east side of the Salinas Valley at the base of the Gavilan Mountains, with additional fruit from the Santa Lucia Highlands to the west. The cool climate and sandy, well-drained soils keep yields low and fruit intensity high....
Ferrari Carano Chardonnay 2009
Grapes came from their estate vineyards in two distinctly different growing regions in Sonoma County: Alexander Valley and Russian River Valley. A mild late spring and summer ensured a healthy canopy, which provided the perfect combination of sunlight and heat penetrating the grape clusters. These conditions allowed the grapes to reach...
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...
This jubilant Chardonnay has a zippy freshness that’s fruity, balanced and smooth. Mouth-watering pear, baked apple and tropical swirls of pineapple roll on your palate like a ship at sea. Crème brulee, vanilla and caramel all contribute to a rich mouthfeel and lingering finish. Make a splash: serve with salmon or...
Chardonnay from the cool coastal growing regions in Monterey has a dinstinct personality, easy to recognize and even easier to enjoy. Five Rivers’ winemaking approach begins with a gentle pressing and a slow, cool fermentation to retain the fruit’s subtleties. They emphasize the fruit by fermenting 60% in stainless, 40% in...
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...
Francis Ford Coppola Directors Cut Chardonnay Russian River Valley
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...
The grapes were grown in Carneros and Napa, in the cool southern section of Napa Valley, which gives bright, vibrant flavors. With time and patience the apple, lychee, and honey flavors reached their peak, and the grapes were gently picked by hand during the cool hours, most often at night. This...
This wine has a greenish yellow hue. The aroma is of ripe banana, juicy fruit, lemon-lime, and floral. There is a subtle touch of oak with flavors of apples, bananas, and creamy butterscotch flavors. Good balance and viscosity. Long fruitful finish, yet crisp and clean.
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...
This wine is a classic example of Geyser Peak’s intense, lively style of Cabernet Sauvignon. Uplifted fruit flavors of red and black cherry predominate in the aroma, but the underlying complexity hints at undertones of blackberry, dark chocolate and spice. In typical Geyser Peak style, the bright fruit is nicely supported...
It's hard to imagine that Chardonnay can be gnarly, but a sip of this mouthwatering wine takes you headfirst into bright tropical fruit flavors of pineapple and citrus, followed by a zingy ginger accent and hints of toasted coconut and vanilla on a creamy finish. This full-bodied Chardonnay offers waves of...
Grgich Hills Chardonnay Napa Valley 2009
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...
This estate Chardonnay offers rich pear and green apple flavors, along with notes of vanilla and spice. Crisp acidity balances the full body, making this wine exceptionally food-friendly. Enjoy it with pasta with cream sauce, grilled salmon, or roast chicken.
Hartford Court Chardonnay Four Hearts 2009
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.
Soothing tropical fruit with subtle bursts of mineral weave through the palate. Ripe melon and butterscotch round out the rich mouth feel and finish with soft sweet acidity.
Monterey’s cooling fog and coastal breezes create an ideal climate for growing Chardonnay, yielding wines with tantalizing tropical notes and crisp acidity. The core of this wine comes from Hess's 352-acre Shirtail Creek estate vineyard in Monterey’s coastal valley. Aromas of pineapple and green apple are followed on the palate by...
With the fresh appearance of light straw in color, the aromas of pear, apple and a hint of lemon curd intrigues. the flavors are distinctly cool climate in origin. Fully mature and tasteful Chardonnay with appropriate acidity marks the finish, harmonizing well with its brightness, weight and texture.
Ironstone Vineyards Chardonnay has wonderful aromas of citrus and fresh cut green apples. Its crisp, mineral style is delightfully refreshing with flavors of pineapple and mountain-ripe apples. The finish is crisp and clean balanced nicely by mild acidity.
Irony Chardonnay Napa Valley 2009
This Napa Valley Chardonnay layers juicy tropical fruit and mineral notes with lively citrus, crisp green apples, rich cream and vanilla -- a veritable apple pie of flavors.
J Lohr Chardonnay Riverstone 375ml
J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay has a very attractive straw yellow color of moderate depth. The aromas are of lime zest, pear, nectarine and bubble gum--combined with the perfumed honey and toasty vanilla oak bouquet from the barrel fermentation, malolactic fermentation and sur lie aging--creating an elegant Chardonnay from Monterey’s Arroyo...
This mouthwatering Chardonnay showcases the perfect marriage of vineyards for a complex combination of aromas and flavors. The Chardonnay grape has roots in Chablis, the chilly northern region of Burgundy, France. It’s no surprise, then, that this vine yields its most balanced, flavorful wines in the coolest wine regions of California,...
A tart, young, lean and concentrated wine, with sharply focused pear and pineapple flavors that gain elegance and finesse on the finish, with very fine balance, crisp acidity and long fruity flavors on the aftertaste. Coarse, gravelly soils ... stratified silts. Sand and stone. These are the handiwork of the Arroyo...
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Vintners Reserve 2010
Layered aromas of green apples, peaches, honey and vanilla balance flavors of baked apples, lemon, pineapple and mango. A hint of spiced nuts and a suggestion of toasted oak round out the lingering finish.
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Vintners Reserve 375ml 2010
Layered aromas of green apples, peaches, honey and vanilla balance flavors of baked apples, lemon, pineapple and mango. A hint of spiced nuts and a suggestion of toasted oak round out the lingering finish.
Combing grapes from the cool climate regions of southern Sonoma Valley and the Russian River Valley, Kenwood’s 2007 Sonoma County Chardonnay nicely balances the classic fruit flavors of this varietal with subtle notes of French oak aging. Bright fruit aromas of green apples and Asian pears followed by notes of tropical...
Kenwood Chardonnay Yulupa 2010
Kenwood Vineyards Yulupa Chardonnay was created in the early 1990’s to meet the growing demand for restaurant wine-by-the-glass listings. The wine is made in a pleasant, fruity style and pairs nicely with a wide range of foods. Grapes for Yulupa Chardonnay were harvested in September after an exceptional growing season. Eighty...
Sonoma County, one of California's most prestigious and historic wine-producing regions, provides the superior fruit used in L de Lyeth Chardonnay. Visual Aspect: Pale gold Nose: Honeydew melon, guava with hints of Granny Smith apple. Palate: Fruit forward, with seductive highlights of soft spice. This is a crisp, well-balanced wine, with...
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
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
Lemon, pear, nice citrus notes with touches of vanilla and oak spice, green apple. Medium bodied oak spice in the finish. The grapes for Little Black Dress Chardonnay come mostly from the cool California coastal regions. Half of the wine was aged in French barrels for four months. A quarter of...
Mark West’s lighter styled wine focuses on pure fruit flavors from beginning to its refreshing finish. Playful fruit flavors of papaya and pears are complemented by subtle apple pie spice and vanilla from oak aging. Mark West Chardonnay tends to capture the attitude of its Central Coast origin, unpretentious, uncomplicated and...
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...
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)...
The wine opens with tropical fruit and honeysuckle aromas. Luxurious flavors of crème brulee and even a hint of butter are framed by notes of fine oak and the lively acidity of citrus zest. The mouth-feel is full and lush and brings all the wine's elements through to a long, persistent...
Meridian Chardonnay Santa Barbara
Taking a sip of Meridian Chardonnay is like stepping inside on a hot summer day and feeling the refreshing cool of the air conditioning. The tangy crispness of the tropical and grapefruit notes drive the zing in this Chardonnay, making it the perfect complement to a seaside picnic lunch of turkey...
Murphy Goode Chardonnay Sonoma County 2009
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...
Delicate aromas of white flowers, crisp apple, fresh pear, and toasted bread translate to rich fruit flavors on the palate. A burst of freshness unfolds with flavors of citrus, pear, apple, and honeydew melon. A discreet presence of oak evolves into spring-like acidity on the finish.
Novellum is a custom cuvee of Chardonnay made by and for Eric Solomon of European Cellars. Although Eric was initially drawn to the estate for the red wines, it soon became clear that the Chardonnay and Viognier grown on the property possessed a level of quality that is seldom found in...
Pedroncelli Chardonnay was made keeping their style of focus on the fruit” in mind. The refreshing citrus, melon and apple aromas and flavors predominate, finishing crisp and flavorful.
Medium golden straw color with tropical pineapple guava and passionfruit aromas. The lively acidity provides an appropriate platform for the juicy fruit flavors of tangerine, peach and sweet honeysuckle finish. This very generously fruit driven wine is a must with smoked game hen with bitter greens or Wild Salmon with a...
Ravenswood Vintners Blend Chardonnay 2007
Ripe, full, fresh, rich scents of citrus and tropical fruits. The fresh fruit aromas mingle with buttery vanilla and toasted almond tones to produce a round, complex quality accented by a touch of minerality. The wine is lush on the palate but sports enough acidity to be fresh and enjoyable as...
Raymond Estates R Collection Chardonnay 2009
100% Chardonnay from Monterey, the R Collection Chardonnay opens with aromas of pineapple, grapefruit, lemon ripe melon, pear and vanilla with a touch of sweet oak. Bright tropical fruit flavors of pineapple and mango followed by kiwi, green apple, pear, vanilla and honey on the finish. Medium-bodied with very light oak...
Wow. A rich, ripe, and tropical California chardonnay! Pretty toasted oak wrapped around layers of pineapple, pear, and citrus. Lengthy, round, and creamy aftertaste that lingers well into the next sip. A solid core of acidity and a seamless wine from start to finish. Great as a companion to a dinner...
Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Private Selection 2010
Robert Mondavi's Central Coast Chardonnay grapes enjoyed an extended period maturing on the vine, resulting in fruit with impressively concentrated flavors and richness.
Stainless steel fermentation preserves the apple, kiwi and lime flavors, set out against refreshing acidity. Pure, sleek fruit characteristics and minimal malolactic fermentation give the wine a crisp, clean feel. The result is a bright, fresh wine chock full of juicy Bartlett pear flavors, with a subtle hint of praline. The...
Rodney Strong barrel fermented a bit less than half of this wine, and aged that portion in barrel for 9 months, offering the wine a touch of brown spice and vanilla, while cold fermenting the other half to maximize a fresh fruit-forward character. Bright lemon and apple aromas mingle with hints...
Rodney Strong Chardonnay Chalk Hill 2010
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...
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,...
San Simeon Chardonnay Monterey 2008
San Simeon Chardonnay is a rich, mouth-filling wine with ripe tropical fruit flavors with complements of citrus and pear. The nose reveals bright fruit and oak toast with hints of vanilla and spice. Mineral notes express the rocky terroir of the vineyards. This structured and well-balanced wine shows a lengthy finish...
Sanford's 2007 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay comes from four great vineyards. Their estate vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills, La Rinconada and Sanford & Benedict, along with the El Camino Vineyard in Los Alamos and the Bien Nacido Vineyard east of Santa Maria, combine to give this wine aromatic complexity and...
This multi-vineyard blend comes from select sites through western Santa Barbara County. This full-bodied, eminently approachable and nicely balanced wine satisfies a wide variety of foods. It is a great choice for service with roast chicken, sea bass, and pasta as well as a mixed fruit and nut platter with light...
Sbragia Family Vineyards Chardonnay Home Ranch 2008
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.
Behind the light straw color are aromas of sweet spring flowers, green tea, and a touch of fresh pineapple. The palate is framed by flavors of lemon meringue, fresh papaya, limestone, and subtle nuances of clove finishing with nectarine and light vanilla oak tones. This Chardonnay pairs well with scallops over...
Snap Dragon's Chardonnay was picked at the peak of ripeness. To retain the bright, fruit-driven profile, they fermented the grapes in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures. Partial malolactic fermentation and extended lees aging, with regular stirring, rounded out the mouthfeel, adding weight and depth. They allowed minimal oak contact to...
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay Les Pierres 2005
WINEMAKER'S TASTING NOTES Les Pierres has some mystery and intrigue. It hints at rich, complex layers of depth but is not obvious and forward. Deeply aromatic and enticing, the wine exhibits aromas of orange blossoms, lime zest and minerals with subtle notes of sweet oak. Earthy, mineral highlights are pronounced in the mouth, complemented by citrus and green apple fruit, balanced by understated smoky notes. Elegant and delicate, the 1999 Les Pierres unfolds with more and more complexity, with a bright finish of berry sorbet and hints of caramel and crème brûlée. -Terry Ernest Adams
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2006
Distinct aromas of ginger and lemon zest are joined by toasty coconut, melon and caramel alongside a mineral, flinty cedar chest oakiness overlaid by notes of honeysuckle. In the mouth, a well balanced wine with a solid acid backbone is rich, medium to heavy in weight with a broad yet still...
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...
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...
Sterling Vineyards Vintners Collection Chardonnay 2010
The Sterling Vintners Collection Chardonnay is a pale straw color, with concentrated aromas of floral fruit, honeysuckle, pineapple, green apple, soft oak, vanilla and toast followed by flavors of green apple, tropical melon, touches of mineral, baked apple and spice, caramel and French vanilla. The wine shows bright acidity on the...
Talbott Chardonnay, Logan is a lush, fruit-driven expression of the Talbott house style. Named after Robb Talbott’s son, this wine displays the complexity that has become synonymous with the acclaimed Sleepy Hollow Vineyard. 100% estate-grown Chardonnay, Alcohol 14.9%, pH 3.50, Whole-cluster pressed. 80% barrel-fermented in 100% French oak, 20% fermented in...
Delicious aromas of ripe pears, apples, and white peach, with accents of sweet vanilla character from oak. Lovely flavors of apple, cantaloupe, and tropical notes. Mouth-filling texture, soft with some oak complexity, and a long finish.
Every year the Tangley Oaks winemaker selects the single lot that has developed into the truest example of its esteemed California appellation-Santa Barbara County. The terroir of Santa Barbara County, a premier California Chardonnay appellation, provides the ideal conditions to produce fruit of singular quality and character. This Chardonnay exhibits flavors...
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...
This pale golden colored wine is rich with Tahitian vanilla bean and custard notes, layered with tangerine and pear aromas. The palate has tropical notes of coconut, guava and papaya, finishing with crisp red delicious apple and baked apple pie flavors. This complex, food friendly Chardonnay is nice on its own,...
White wine with fresh flavors of pineapple and peach.
This beautifully balanced Chardonnay has hints of mango, melon, mineral and incredible acidity. The nose is delicately perfumed with citrus and green apple. This Chardonnay is a treat for your senses with a mouth feel that is rich and creamy while still displaying crisp and clean flavors that you have come...
Trefethen Estate's Chardonnay is a pale gold in color, with enticing aromas of Golden Delicious apple, clover honey, baking spices, vanilla and light butter scents. On the palate, the wine is crisp and well structured, with flavors of apple pie and lemon curd following a refreshing minerality that persists throughout the...
Trinity Oaks Chardonnay has a fresh, bright aroma of apples and citrus, with a delicate floral note of honeysuckle. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and silky, with similar flavors enhanced by crisp acidity and a touch of oak. This well-balanced, elegant Chardonnay makes an ideal accompaniment to fish and...
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.
Wente Chardonnay Morning Fog 2010
Alcohol: 13.5% Vineyard: Each summer morning, fog billows inland through the Golden Gate, pushed by Pacific wind streams into the bowl of the San Francisco Bay. Here, it forms deep fog banks that rest on the East Bay Hills. In just one place, the Livermore Valley, with its unique East-West orientation,...
This medium- bodied Chardonnay has a rich, golden color and aromas of ripe apple and pear, balanced by subtle oak and vanilla from barrel aging. It has a luscious mouthfeel with flavors of guava, vanilla and butterscotch and a long, smooth finish.
This luscious Chardonnay with crisp pear and apple is like a bright summer day. The crisp fruit aromas rev up the senses while exotic tropical citrus flavors make for an impressive finish. We’ve chosen the finest grapes form California’s sunny Santa Barbara region to craft this classic.
Wild Horse Chardonnay Unbridled 2009
Wild Horse 2007 Unbridled Chardonnay provides incredible depth and richness while also maintaining the elegant characteristic of old world wines. The ocean influence in the Santa Maria Valley provides the distinctiveness of citrus, pear, and apple coupled with bright acidity. The 100% malolactic fermentation naturally lowers the inherent acidity in the...
William Hill Chardonnay Napa 2008
Our Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay represents meticulous vineyard selection and barrel aging the foundation of the William Hill style of distinctive flavor and fruit. Carneros, in the southern reaches of Napa Valley, is known for cool nighttime temperatures, well-drained soils and afternoon breezes, yielding Chardonnay fruit of exceptional forward fruit quality,...
With golden harvest hues, tropical fruit flavors and just the right touch of oak, this Chardonnay is creamy, yet clean, well-balanced and smooth.
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay 2010
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay displays delicious fresh citrus, apple and ripe tropical fruit character, with hints of orange blossom and spice.
The Calling Chardonnay Dutton Ranch 2011
A classic Chardonnay blended from select Dutton Ranch vineyards in the prestigious Russian River Valley appellation. Barrel fermentation and sur lie aging have created a rich and smooth wine with subtle hints of oak and crisp flavors of Meyer lemon, honeydew melon and juicy white nectarine. Food-friendly, it’s bright and refreshing...
Ventana Chardonnay Arroyo Seco 2010
Ventana's Chardonnay is light, yet fresh and focused, displaying tropical fruit notes of pineapple and mango. It is well balanced and tastes of Gala apple, pear and lemon zest. Light oak notes lead to hints of vanilla and honey tones. The perfect balance of fruit, oak and acidity makes this an...
Fess Parker Chardonnay Ashley Vineyard 2010
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...
