Brian Hearty

9.0

2025. The skin contact amplified some of the floral notes of base wine. — a month ago

Kath Rt

9.0

i am not into chardonnay…but i like this one….
smoky/oaky-citrusy/tangy…. light feeling :) nice balanced… — 10 months ago

Karyn Fricke

8.9

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

Rich Bluth

8.9

perfect match for swordfish tacos! acid stands up and lemony flavors are perfect — 6 years ago

Scott Reynolds

9.1

Great for price! — 7 years ago

Jan G

9.2

With Thai food with Jeannette — 8 years ago

Misha Ko

9.2

Very good and balanced — 8 years ago

Amanda Drazka

8.9

This California Chardonnay offers warm notes of butter with green apple and vanilla. It is full bodied with a long smooth finish. — 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

Kelley Raymond

9.1

Really buttery at a great price point, but not too oak forward. — 5 years ago

Summer Knoop

9.7

Bright, salty and refreshing. — 6 years ago

Julie Johnson

9.6

Sublime. Full bodied merlot. Great by itself. — 6 years ago

Leah Russell

9.1

July 2019. — 7 years ago

with Jim

John Miller

9.0

Light but with a solid punch. Minerality, pear and green apple. New oak. — 8 years ago

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. — 9 months ago

Matthew Steilen

9.0

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

Nicole Ruiz Hudson

9.1

Crisp green apples, lime, lemon verbena, stones, with a savory finish. Dry, crisp, but balanced.

Had with Sichuan takeout. — 6 years ago

Peter James

9.0

Thanks Leon! — 6 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.2

I’m not sure why the app calls this Zinfandel a Syrah, but whatever. The nose is ripe red fruit, raspberry, dark cherry, and strawberry jam. More red fruit on the palate with a nice blend of oak, black tea, and cola. High acid, tannins, and alcohol, but, hey, it blends. Young and tart after six years, but not overpowering, this wine could make me a zin fan, maybe, someday. — 7 years ago

R. Dan Reid

9.6

Great texture and flavor for the money. — 8 years ago