Carneros, North Coast
Neyers
Carneros District Chardonnay 2016
Rich aromas of stone and tropical fruit with sweet oak spice scents. On the palate peach, melon and apple, with soft vanilla spice, rich & creamy. Lingering smooth finish, well balanced with lively acidity, ending with mineral notes. — 11 hours ago
Baldacci Family Vineyards
Sorelle Chardonnay 2014
A bit on the toasty side, but still enough weight and interesting caramel apple and floral notes to add up to a very pleasant consumption. — 9 days ago
Hyde
Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
Showing off a really nice, dark core, the 2014 Hyde Vineyards Pinot Noir begins with a bright aromatic profile of nutmeg, cigar shavings, black cherry and wild mushroom. The salinity and mouthfeel of this wine is seriously good as the lip-smacking acidity brings you back to the glass for more. Black and red fruits dance with a touch of citrus rind and earthy tones. A complete wine, this gorgeous Pinot Noir will cellar well over the next ten to fifteen years. Drink 2019-2033- 94 — a day ago
Peters Family Winery
Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay 2002
Last of the blind white wines. Theme was new world Chardonnay.
Deep golden yellow, definitely showing some age, easily over ten years. Super interesting nose, have never smelt a white like this before. Notes of chalk, cinnamon, cocoa, honeycomb, candied tropical fruits and brioche. Medium and well balanced acidity (5.5/10) and medium bodied. A bit toasty on the palate with some candied green apples and tangy lemon curd. Medium to medium plus finish. Drink till 2020.
Thanks @Sean Ballington for bringing! — 11 days ago
Starmont Winery and Vineyards
Stanly Ranch Estate Syrah 2015
From the Carneros part of Napa this is somewhat of a cool climate Syrah. Decent amount of cracked pepper layered over a smooth finish. — 3 days ago
Arietta
H Block Hudson Vineyards Cabernet Franc Merlot 2012
Sensual nose; campfire, pen ink, roasted herbs, jerky, toasted oak, blueberry tart, cooked blackberries, Asian spices, puff pastry. The palate is nicely layered. All the same flavors of the nose along with red currants, bramble berry, and white pepper. In a really nice place right now. — 2 days ago
Aubert
Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2014
Giddy as a schoolgirl to try another vintage of Hyde. This wine has a rather fruit forward nose with a hint of herbs and crushed rock. The entry is very balanced between a mineral rich Chardonnay and a fruit rich Asian pear and under ripe peach. The middle of this wine turns rather dense, and finishes with rounder edges. This wine typically doesn't get the scores that the other SVD chardonnays receive. Fine by me, as it is usually the most available and my personal fave. This one will hold for a while! — 11 days ago
Ramey Wine Cellars
Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2015
The 2015 Ramey ‘Hyde VIneyard’ Chardonnay is a simply gorgeous new wine that is one of the best of its kind by superstar winemaker, David Ramey. Set on clay loam the marine influenced Hyde Vineyard has gained an international reputation for producing outstanding Chardonnay grapes. This Carneros bottling shows nutmeg, vanilla creme brulee, macadamia nut and heavy whipping cream flavors that impress. Lithe and rich, this gorgeous bottling will cellar well for the next ten to fifteen years. Drink 2018-2033- 94 — a day ago
"Odedi"
Pale lemon in color with a yellow tint.
Strong nose of citrus, vanilla, oak, butter, spices, melons, red apples and lemons.
Full bodied, bold and buttery, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with lemons, grapefruits, apples, pears, almonds, pineapples, oak, vanilla, spices, sea salt, minerals and white pepper.
Long finish with tangy limes.
This is a great Chardonnay from Carneros, California. Buttery and bold and not too oaky, even for my taste.
Very smooth and enjoyable by itself or with food. Rich and extracted.
Robert Parker 90 points.
Thank you, Elvira for sharing. I paired it with Cheeses, crackers and great company.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$39. — 4 days ago