Zepaltas Wines

Babushka Chardonnay

9.237 ratings
9.28 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
Jake Hajer

Pineapple, mango, butter. Sourdough and a touch of hay on the nose. I'm a sucker for wax tops.

Pineapple, mango, butter. Sourdough and a touch of hay on the nose. I'm a sucker for wax tops.

Aug 12th, 2016
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.2

Rock star balance w/a little something for everyone, as anyone wearing a Babushka would have it! #Sonoma

Rock star balance w/a little something for everyone, as anyone wearing a Babushka would have it! #Sonoma

Aug 11th, 2015
Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

9.0

Great chardonnay- crisp, balanced and lovely

Great chardonnay- crisp, balanced and lovely

Feb 5th, 2015
Mitch Cahoon

Sommelier/Wine Director Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar

9.6

Not keefer. Proprietary name is Babushka. Just straight Russian river

Not keefer. Proprietary name is Babushka. Just straight Russian river

Aug 8th, 2013
Jody Scharf

So good. Thanks Grandma

So good. Thanks Grandma

Apr 19th, 2020
Jody Scharf

Everyone loves a Babushka.

Everyone loves a Babushka.

Dec 21st, 2019
Jody Scharf

@Riddley Walker Merry Christmas

@Riddley Walker Merry Christmas

Dec 25th, 2018
Jody Scharf

One of my favorites. They don't make it anymore 😔

One of my favorites. They don't make it anymore 😔

Nov 23rd, 2018
Jody Scharf

Not so young. Some lemon, some grapefruit, and vanilla. Love this chard. Tons of character.

Not so young. Some lemon, some grapefruit, and vanilla. Love this chard. Tons of character.

Dec 16th, 2017
Jody Scharf

Had the 14. This one dryer, more minerals, and nice bouquet. Nose of butter but palate of citrus.

Had the 14. This one dryer, more minerals, and nice bouquet. Nose of butter but palate of citrus.

Oct 22nd, 2017