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,...
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...
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....
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...
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....
This Napa Valley Chardonnay displays lovely ripe pear and sweet citrus aromas lifted by fragrant white flower and subtle toasty oak scents. On the palate, a sleek entry expands into a creamy, concentrated mid-palate with rich lemon zest, melon, white peach and vanilla flavors segueing seamlessly into a refreshingly flinty, mineral-tinged...
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...
Levendi Estates Chardonnay Cold Creek Vineyard 2005
The Cold Creek vineyard is located in the Carneros Region just south of the town of Sonoma. Carneros has a well established reputation for wines of structure and finesse, with well developed fruit flavor. Cool and relaxed, this distinctive vineyard is known for its purity, consistency and seductive character. Appearance: Light...
Newton Chard Unfiltered Chardonnay 2004
A classic expression of unfiltered Chardonnay; this rich and powerful wine opens with aromas of citrus flowers, coconut, butterscotch and roasted almonds. On the palate the wine combines butter and oak with layers of peach, mango and honey and a touch of mineral on the finish. Fans of rich, unctuous Chardonnay should love this. Bold and concentrated, with layers of ripe fig, pear and melon that unfold on the palate. Holds onto the opulent flavors and finishes with a long, persistent aftertaste. Drink now through 2009. 10,000 cases made. –JL - Rated 93, Wine...
Hollywood & Vine 2840 Chardonnay 2006
Two separate blocks, both in Atlas Peak Vineyards. Harvested October 2nd and 3rd 2006. Located in the coolest growing region of Napa Valley, the two blocks combine several variations of Chardonnay: 60% Hermann Wiemer selection (originally from Upstate New York), the other 40%, a blend of Clones 4, 15, Dijon 76...
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....
