Contessa De Carneros

Nickel & Nickel

Truchard Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Light butter, oak, lemon, floral nose, well made and stayed out of the way to let the grape shine. — a day ago

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Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2013

Flavorful and fruit forward, pair, honey, and a little hint of lemon — a month ago

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Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Le Rêve Brut Sparkling Wine 2016

Pear, ginger, crisp acidity. — a month ago

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Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2021

Medium gold color. Aromas of lemon, peach and vanilla/oak. Not too oaky on this one- very good balance, citrus and stone fruit on the palate. — 2 months ago

Tom, Ron and 9 others liked this

Patz & Hall

Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

The Hyde Vineyard is like a Cathedral for Chardonnay. Merely tasting Chardonnay from this site, sought after by California wine making royalty becomes and extraordinary experience. Hobbs and Ramey have taken California Chardonnay to new highs with fruit derived from this soil. This example is no exception, with a good seven years of aging, the wine has developed deep nuances like nutty and brioche notes which soften as the wine breaths. Finish is long and refreshing with abundant citrus. Cheers. — a month ago

Juan, Andrew and 8 others liked this

Patz & Hall

Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

It’s a shame they don’t make wines like this any more — a month ago

Lesley Hackett
with Lesley

Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay Rosé Blend

rich and delicious, with yeasty flavors of raspberries, strawberries, vanilla, toast and honey — 15 days ago

ZD Wines

Carneros Pinot Noir 2012

Fruity: cherries and raspberries. — 15 days ago

Aubert

Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2018

Ron R
9.1

Nice, but I detect this this is on it’s downward swing. Roasted pineapple combines with lychees. soft acidity and baking spices complete a nice presentation. probably better 2 years prior. — 2 months ago

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LM Segal

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Wow, not what I expected for ‘18…
Ron R

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@John Van Trijp, yes, I was a little surprised, too. Having said that, I’ve had very few underperforming bottles from Aubert.
Ron R

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@LM Segal, in general, U.S. whites or reds rarely posses the longevity of their Burgundy counterparts. I have a number of old Cali whites which I will road-test for S and G’s.