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...
Rodney Strong Chardonnay Chalk Hill
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...
Francis Ford Coppola Directors Cut Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2007
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...
White oak Chardonnay Russian River 2007
Classic Russian River Chardonnay exhibiting aromas of vibrant tropical fruit married to toasty oak. Full bodied, round, good depth of fruit, medium long finish. Flavors of citrus fruit, apple, lime, roasted nut and toasted oak. This is a very rich Chardonnay, calculated to appeal to the preference for extremely ripe fruit enhanced with overt oak. Although it’s fully dry, the wine’s flavors are of decadent pineapple crème brûlée and sweet buttered toast. Lobster is the perfect partner. — S.H. (6/1/2009) - Rated 90, Wine Enthusiast
2004 produced some great white wines, and the Kunde Estate Reserve Chardonnay from this year is a particular standout. It's crammed with great aromas that might make you think you're dining on baked fruit and fresh bread. The '04 Kunde Reserve has it all: complexity, boldness, and the crispness to age. Maybe that's because the blend is from clones selected from all around the world. This yummy wine gives full pleasure now, though will continue to be enjoyable as it reaches peak maturity in 4 to 5 years. It will cozy up to nice fresh seafood in the near term but buy a few bottles to try with roast chicken later. Tim Bell, Winemaker A fragrant floral and musky note provides some intrigue, with spiced apple cobbler and juicy Meyer lemon flavors and a nicely spicy finish. Drink now through 2008. 3,000 cases made. – -Rated 87, Wine Spectator
Windsor Sonoma Chardonnay 2007
With golden harvest hues, tropical fruit flavors and just the right touch of oak, this Chardonnay is creamy, yet clean, well-balanced and smooth.
Sebastiani Chardonnay Russian River Unoaked 2008
Brilliant light straw yellow in color, this Chardonnay is a perfect example of the terroir of the Russian River Valley . The maritime growing region, paired with the cool vintage, helped craft a Chardonnay similar to a Premier Cru white Burgundy . The crisp green apple acidity acts as the backbone...
Gloria Ferrer Chardonnay Carneros 2007
Mouthwatering aromas of ripe Gravenstein apple, pear and citrus, along with background hints of honeysuckle and hazelnut, fill the nose of this Chardonnay. In the mouth, the wine shows supple textures, rich apple and lemon flavors with a touch of oak spice on a lush yet vibrant finish. The 2006 vintage...
Davis Bynum Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2006
Davis Bynum's Chardonnay is driven by vineyard sites. The eastern parts of Russian River Valley, nearing Highway 101, tend to be slightly warmer than the very cool western reaches. While maintaining ample crispness due to balanced acidity, the additional warmth pushes the flavor profile toward tropical and the mouth-feel to a...
BR Cohn's 2006 Chardonnay is packed with pear, apple and citrus aromas and shows exceptional depth and body. It offers rich flavors of green apple with a hint of lemon, and is surrounded by toasty French oak, followed by a clean, crisp, lingering finish. This Chardonnay is barrel fermented in French...
Girard Chardonnay Russian River 2007
The cooling effect of the marine layer fog at the Western reaches of the Russian River Valley provides excellent growing conditions for Chardonnay grapes. Various vineyards within Dutton Ranch are the primary fruit source for Girard's Chardonnay, with additional fruit coming from La Porte Cochere vineyard. The cooler weather yields higher...
Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
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...
Cambria Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard 2007
The 2006 Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay is bright with citrus, apple, peach, and vanilla aromas. Rich, mouth-filling flavors of grapefruit, citrus blossom, white peach, and sweet oak lead to a crisp finish with a lasting impression of spicy oak.displays ripe pink grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon-lime flavors complimented by a delicate oak-spice. In...
Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Robert Young 2006
The famous Robert Young Vineyard is located in the north central Alexander Valley. The Chardonnay plantings are in alluvial clay soils. Robert Young saw an opportunity to custom tailor a Chardonnay clone that was best suited for his vineyard site. Using the best selection from his original plantings of the Wente...
Cuvaison's Carneros Chardonnay comes from our 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...
Clos du Bois Chardonnay Calcaire 2006
Made exclusively from free-run and soft-press juice, this vintage of Calcaire Chardonnay was barrel-fermented in French oak, and softened by malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged on its lees, and stirred once every two to three weeks to encourage full flavor development. The majority of the oak (80%) selected was new...
Simi Chardonnay Reserve Russian River 2006
The Russian River Valley's cool climate plays a key role in Simi's Burgundian-style Chardonnay. The influence of the Pacific Ocean gives the Russian River Valley an extended, moderate growing season. Perfectly situated within the heart of the Russian River Valley, Simi's Goldfields vineyard is close enough to the coast to receive...
La Crema Chardonnay Russian River 2006
Our goal is to truly convey the Russian River terroir. This wine offers aromas of fresh pear, butterscotch and hazelnut with appealing hints of vanilla and spice. Juicy flavors of yellow apple, honeysuckle and lemon butter lead to a rich, toasty finish.” Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker
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...
Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Belle Terre Vineyard 2006
Bright and lively, this medium-bodied Chardonnay offers inviting aromas of lemon, yellow nectarine and mango. This beautiful fruit carries over on the palate with yellow stone fruit flavors and lightly-toasted oak characters of caramel and toffee. Rich, ripe and perfectly balanced, this wine lingers in the mouth with hints of hazelnut...
Terlato Family Vineyards Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2006
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...
