Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Muirwood – Chardonnay 2023
Arroyo Seco, Monterey – Central Coast, California 🇺🇸

Overview
Made from 100% Chardonnay, sourced from certified sustainable vineyards in Arroyo Seco, Monterey. This sub-region of the Central Coast is known for its cool winds and gravelly soils, providing ideal conditions for crisp, balanced Chardonnay.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh tropical fruit (pineapple, mango, melon) with notes of citrus zest and green apple. Subtle floral lift, with just a faint hint of oak spice in the background.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, crisp, and fruit-driven. No heavy butter or overpowering oak — instead, clean acidity and bright fruit define the palate. Smooth and refreshing finish.

Food Pairings
Great with grilled shrimp, sushi rolls, roast chicken, or summer salads. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with lighter fare.

Verdict
A balanced, refreshing Central Coast Chardonnay — tropical and crisp, sustainable, and delightfully easy to drink. Not a “buttery bomb,” but a modern, clean style that shines with food. 🌿🍍cheers!

Did You Know?
Arroyo Seco (meaning “dry creek”) is one of California’s coolest AVAs, where maritime breezes from Monterey Bay help Chardonnay ripen slowly, preserving acidity and freshness. — a month ago

Brad Merschman

9.2

Sight: light yellow
Smell: pineapple, vanilla
Taste: smooth, creamy, slightly buttery
Acidity: nah — 9 months ago

Matthew Steilen

9.0

Fascinating. A lot of melon and earth. — 4 years ago

Kath Rt

9.0

i am not into chardonnay…but i like this one….
smoky/oaky-citrusy/tangy…. light feeling :) nice balanced… — 2 months ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

v20. Consistently very good!! Fragrant toasty, butterscotch nose. Buttery tropical fruit with a hint of lime zest. Creamy , long , soft oak finish. Hard to beat. — 5 months ago

Melissa Hunyadi

9.6

I’m getting citrus and fruity notes from this one. I am surprised I like this. It has a light body and is easy to drink. Yay — 2 years ago

with Kelsey

Janice in Livermore

9.1

2019. At the Wente Havana Nights dinner — 5 months ago

Ted

8.9

My neighbor who is a Scotch guy brought this out. He wasn’t so keen on it. I liked it. Cranberry with a splash of smokiness. — 5 months ago

Natalie Jacobs

9.9

so delish - floral and fruity, and paired well with a variety of cheeses. giving honeysuckle — 2 years ago

with Kaitlin

Karyn Fricke

8.9

Light Oak, good acidity, cream with pear. Better colder. — 4 years ago