Wenzlau Vineyard

Sta. Rita Hills Estate Chardonnay

9.356 ratings
9.425 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, 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
Matt Perlman

Nothing flashy here, just elegant and well made. Balanced interplay of tropical, citrus, floral and wet stone flavors. Creamy texture with just enough acidity to offset.

Nothing flashy here, just elegant and well made. Balanced interplay of tropical, citrus, floral and wet stone flavors. Creamy texture with just enough acidity to offset.

Dec 15th, 2018
Sasha Agapov

Leflaive was cooked and this came to the rescue. Absolutely outstanding. Best new world chardonnay I've tasted for sure. As close as it gets to burgundy, I would definitely think it's some fancy Gand Cru Montrachet, with all its buttery, fruitful, fresh and delicious aromas. It's powerful, full, bright. It smells like a hot just out of the oven baguette, that was broken open and cold normandy butter was put in the middle of the fresh baked goodness. I absolutely in love with this wine and this winery—amazing people make amazing wine. It doesn't get better than this, does it?

Leflaive was cooked and this came to the rescue. Absolutely outstanding. Best new world chardonnay I've tasted for sure. As close as it gets to burgundy, I would definitely think it's some fancy Gand Cru Montrachet, with all its buttery, fruitful, fresh and delicious aromas. It's powerful, full, bright. It smells like a hot just out of the oven baguette, that was broken open and cold normandy butter was put in the middle of the fresh baked goodness. I absolutely in love with this wine and this winery—amazing people make amazing wine. It doesn't get better than this, does it?

2 people found it helpfulMar 1st, 2015
Bill Wenzlau

What can I say. My dream come true in a glass. Maybe as good as it gets?

What can I say. My dream come true in a glass. Maybe as good as it gets?

2 people found it helpfulApr 6th, 2014
Evan Keaschuk

This is what California Chard should strive to be. The perfect balance of fruit and acid with a big mineral note. Seriously elegant

This is what California Chard should strive to be. The perfect balance of fruit and acid with a big mineral note. Seriously elegant

Nov 21st, 2016
Stephen Rosemire

1000%

Nov 27th, 2015
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.2

Have been waiting to open this one. Beautiful.

Have been waiting to open this one. Beautiful.

Sep 4th, 2015
Perry Riddle

Just a knockout wine. Gorgeous. Best chardonnay I tasted at #ipob

Just a knockout wine. Gorgeous. Best chardonnay I tasted at #ipob

Apr 2nd, 2015
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

#ipob

#ipob

Mar 16th, 2015
Amy Ezrin

Creamy, pure, Oak, would love a hint more acidity.

Creamy, pure, Oak, would love a hint more acidity.

Feb 27th, 2015
Morgan Pruitt

Wine Buyer Tarry Wine Merchants

9.3

Laid back, Cali-style.

Laid back, Cali-style.

Dec 17th, 2014