Dierberg

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

8.9133 ratings
8.720 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium lemon color, aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and mineral notes,
aged for 15 months in 64% new oak, rest in neutral oak. On the palate flavors of apple and pear with citrus wrapped in a nutty texture. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, spice and savory citrus character.

Medium lemon color, aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and mineral notes,
aged for 15 months in 64% new oak, rest in neutral oak. On the palate flavors of apple and pear with citrus wrapped in a nutty texture. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, spice and savory citrus character.

Apr 18th, 2024
Michael Chelus

Apple, lemon, blood orange, slate and hints of oak and dried apricot. Good acidity and medium-bodied.

Apple, lemon, blood orange, slate and hints of oak and dried apricot. Good acidity and medium-bodied.

Aug 29th, 2019
Peter Plaehn

Praise Jesus, it tastes like Chardonnay! Almost like Piedmont Chardonnay, actually. Tons of Meyer lemon and custard.

Praise Jesus, it tastes like Chardonnay! Almost like Piedmont Chardonnay, actually. Tons of Meyer lemon and custard.

1 person found it helpfulJun 17th, 2014
Michael Larner

Popcorn kernel and citrus rinds. Slight match stick overtone. Nice acidity and crisp finish. A little more in the direction of a Chardonnay that I like.

Popcorn kernel and citrus rinds. Slight match stick overtone. Nice acidity and crisp finish. A little more in the direction of a Chardonnay that I like.

1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2014
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

8.5

I think a little less oak would have made this more interesting even though 500l barrels . Lemon zest , buttery ....

I think a little less oak would have made this more interesting even though 500l barrels . Lemon zest , buttery ....

Apr 25th, 2016
Dante Mondavi

Vintner R A E N Winery

8.5

Pretty good... Buttery in a weird malo way

Pretty good... Buttery in a weird malo way

Nov 11th, 2015
Mark Eastom

Oak spice, Apple, citrus, minerality, med bodied with med acidity. Nice chard.

Oak spice, Apple, citrus, minerality, med bodied with med acidity. Nice chard.

Sep 26th, 2015
Ed Lehrman

Drinkable but not exciting. Could use more integration btwn oak and fruit, and less oak overall.

Drinkable but not exciting. Could use more integration btwn oak and fruit, and less oak overall.

Sep 20th, 2015
Steven Gullo

Exemplifies an all around delicious Santa Barbara Chard. Lime zest, meyer lemon, and well integrated oak.

Exemplifies an all around delicious Santa Barbara Chard. Lime zest, meyer lemon, and well integrated oak.

Jul 27th, 2015
Lori Mike

Pours golden in color. Aromas of lemon apple and pineapple you can hint at the oak and butter in the aroma. This is a crisp Chardonnay. Not a butter bomb at all. Citrus Flavors carry over. Slight acidity towards the finish. Medium bodied and medium finish.

Pours golden in color. Aromas of lemon apple and pineapple you can hint at the oak and butter in the aroma. This is a crisp Chardonnay. Not a butter bomb at all. Citrus Flavors carry over. Slight acidity towards the finish. Medium bodied and medium finish.

Jun 12th, 2015