Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Though Piña Cellars is renowned for its powerful reds, this small-production Chardonnay from the Low Vineyard proves they know their way around white wines, too. Grown next to the famed Muir-Hanna Vineyard, the same fruit once used in Montelena’s legendary 1976 Paris Tasting Chardonnay, this wine is something truly special.

Quite different from the classic California butter-bomb, this bottling leans into elegance and precision. The nose opens with layers of honeysuckle, orchard fruits, brioche, and subtle spice. On the palate, white peach, apricot, and pear dance with delicate hints of hazelnut, all wrapped in a creamy, full-bodied texture.

Mouthfeel is plush and satiny, yet lifted by a refreshing acidity that keeps it vibrant through a long, graceful finish.

Still youthful, but showing beautifully now, this Chardonnay has the structure to age and evolve for years. A true showstopper, and a rare gem from a producer that usually flies under the Chardonnay radar. ✨🍐🥂 — 3 days ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Pretty damn Burgundian effort here. Sappy cherry fruit, almost cherry liqueur-like, forest floor, crushed rock, a little baking spice. Intense yet nearly weightless in the mouth. Tannin resolved, great acids. Surprisingly low alcohol (12.4%). Very nice. — 5 years ago

T. Berghaus

9.8

Perfection. 8,5%, perfect balance, fine minerals, low/medium Acidity — 5 years ago

David Moreno

9.1

At Kroger. Amazing cheap wine. Easy to drink — 5 months ago

John Jaye

9.0

A very nice drink, and it gets better as the evening goes on. Can age a bit longer — 7 months ago

AnitaAnita

9.4

Covid Bottle 3. A little spicy. 2017 — 5 years ago

Pablo Cetlinski

10

The best low alc red wine out there — 5 years ago

Remington Remmel

9.0

Extremely fruit forward, low tannins, really good if you’re into that kind of thing. Black current heavy on the nose — 5 months ago

Ben Tang

9.0

A solid young gamay. Bramble and tart blackberries strong on the taste buds and a hint of pomegranate. Potting soil and forest floor at the end. Med+ acidity, low-med tannins, med+ body. — 8 months ago

Sean Mulvihill

8.9

Very smooth and well balanced merlot. Vanilla, plum, and cherry. Love the low acidity on this one. — 5 years ago