Girard Winery

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

8.9142 ratings
8.819 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Saida Santana Margalef

2018 vintage

2018 vintage

May 1st, 2021
Jeremy Glaser

Had this at Summer Shack in Boston with a fresh boiled lobster. The wine was perfect. Nice buttery feel with malolactic fermentation but still good acid and not over oaked. Was almost like a good Montrachet. Really liked it

Had this at Summer Shack in Boston with a fresh boiled lobster. The wine was perfect. Nice buttery feel with malolactic fermentation but still good acid and not over oaked. Was almost like a good Montrachet. Really liked it

4 people found it helpfulJun 7th, 2013
Max Levine

Crisp and a little oak. Really nice!

Crisp and a little oak. Really nice!

3 people found it helpfulNov 8th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

100% barrel all Malo 9 months in oak 40-50 new

100% barrel all Malo 9 months in oak 40-50 new

2 people found it helpfulJan 8th, 2015
Rebecca Fletcher

Ripe pear, pineapple and Apple. M/L. M- acid. M+ body. Bitter Apple and pear.

Ripe pear, pineapple and Apple. M/L. M- acid. M+ body. Bitter Apple and pear.

1 person found it helpfulSep 4th, 2016
Ry

Winemaker Chateau Ghetto, Cellar Stag's Leap Wine Cellars,

9.4

Really great Chardy! But a whisper of oak, decent malo and a great long finish. A great stand alone wine or perfect with a light dish.

Really great Chardy! But a whisper of oak, decent malo and a great long finish. A great stand alone wine or perfect with a light dish.

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2015
Sipping Fine Wine

From grapes grown in the Russian River Valley, an ideal climate for allowing the grapes to slow ripen, and sourced from several vineyards. The Chardonnay sits on 100% French oak, of which about 35% is new. Pouring a glass I noticed a nice pale yellow color with aromas of stone fruits pear and vanilla spice scents. The palate showed crisp fruit flavors, mostly pears, apples and melons, with bright acidity, a touch of oak, minerality and a smooth creamy finish. An exception value. Will not disappoint!

From grapes grown in the Russian River Valley, an ideal climate for allowing the grapes to slow ripen, and sourced from several vineyards. The Chardonnay sits on 100% French oak, of which about 35% is new. Pouring a glass I noticed a nice pale yellow color with aromas of stone fruits pear and vanilla spice scents. The palate showed crisp fruit flavors, mostly pears, apples and melons, with bright acidity, a touch of oak, minerality and a smooth creamy finish. An exception value. Will not disappoint!

Mar 19th, 2016
Amy Rehagen

Not bad.

Not bad.

Jun 5th, 2015
Bruce Gunther

Decent chardonnay but expected more, I guess. Oakiness, for sure, but also a bit too acidic/sharp. Would try again if paired with food.

Decent chardonnay but expected more, I guess. Oakiness, for sure, but also a bit too acidic/sharp. Would try again if paired with food.

Jan 1st, 2022
Dawn E.

A find at local grocery wine department! Happy to see this 2015! Paused at previous notes regarding heavy oak...😳
Actually this wine is delicious..Bosc pear, Golden Delicious apples, mango, Creme Brulee, lemon, jasmine, and sea spray. Honey gold in color and medium bodied. For $23 👍drinking really well.

A find at local grocery wine department! Happy to see this 2015! Paused at previous notes regarding heavy oak...😳
Actually this wine is delicious..Bosc pear, Golden Delicious apples, mango, Creme Brulee, lemon, jasmine, and sea spray. Honey gold in color and medium bodied. For $23 👍drinking really well.

Jul 13th, 2021