La Chard

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019

The “King of Chardonnay” Mike Grgich farms w/o pesticides and certified organic. Aged 10 months, no MLF. Medium lemon color with aromas of stone & citrus fruits. On the palate flavors of apple, pear & lemon citrus flavors, with honeysuckle, vanilla & toasty oak notes. Nice balance with acidity on long finish with a toasty mineral ending. Not your typical CA Chard, very nice! — 2 months ago

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Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

Closer to white burgundy than Cali chard — 5 months ago

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19 Crimes

Hard Chard Chardonnay

Hyvä ja helppo ei kuitenkaan mauton — 9 months ago

Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2014

2014 in 2022. Aromas of burnt caramel popcorn and of course vanilla. Sharply smooth with lots of ML, surprised how much I love this as I don’t usually love super oaky Chard. Funky, doesn’t taste like any I’ve ever had, lemon curd shining through. — 3 years ago

Kongsgaard

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019

By far the best Kongsgaard Chard I’ve had (and I’ve had a lot) with an unexpected brightness and acidity. — 3 months ago

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Ira Schwartz

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@Mike Evans I have not had one in a very long time Oak toned down?
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@Ira Schwartz The oak wasn’t too prominent, which was surprising since I’ve historically found Kongsgaard Chards to be too heavy and oaky for my taste. This one was much more balanced with good acidity, really enjoyable. I don’t know if it is a change in style or an outlier but I hope for the latter since I have friends on the list who subject me to Kongsgaard from time to time.

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2022

Golden hay color. Banana, peach, pineapple, honey, apple, pear on the nose. Rich and buttery on the palate. Lychee, vanilla, cream. Distinct palate, but I prefer a less oaky chard. — 8 months ago

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Mayacamas Vineyards

Mt. Veeder Chardonnay 2020

Always a treat. Our ideal cali chard. — 2 years ago

Diana Cho
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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Unique profile on this Santa Cruz Chard. Opens to nutty and nuance and settles to citrus and refreshing. — 3 months ago

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Matthiasson

Linda Vista Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Paul J
9.2

Always a solid Chard. The neighborhood culdesac really enjoyed it. Nice balance between fruit and acidity. Pears and apples with some tartness. — 4 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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Aubert

UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Ron R
9.5

So exotic and refined. Such an outstanding example of Sonoma chard. One of the few wineries where I’m on the list and happily purchase. See prior notes for additional details. — 9 months ago

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Ron R

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Thanks bud…
Jose Lorenzo

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