I will admit.. I dont typically like warmer climate Chard - for my personal preferences, they tend to be overly ripe, overly oaked and flabby. Maybe that is a gross overreaction to new world Chardonnay.
However, this one surprised me. I haven't had any Chardonnay from Alexander Valley, which is more known for warm climate bold red varietals such as Cabernet and Zinfandel.. but it was well balanced, with lush acidity, ample NOT overripe fruit, well integrated nutty and buttery nuances, tropical fruit characteristics... overall for ~$30, great effort. Only complaint is that the finish falls just a tad too quickly... but it has a definite Mersault/St Aubin feel about it, which is what I enjoy. Definitely worth hunting down if you haven't tried this producer.
I will admit.. I dont typically like warmer climate Chard - for my personal preferences, they tend to be overly ripe, overly oaked and flabby. Maybe that is a gross overreaction to new world Chardonnay.
However, this one surprised me. I haven't had any Chardonnay from Alexander Valley, which is more known for warm climate bold red varietals such as Cabernet and Zinfandel.. but it was well balanced, with lush acidity, ample NOT overripe fruit, well integrated nutty and buttery nuances, tropical fruit characteristics... overall for ~$30, great effort. Only complaint is that the finish falls just a tad too quickly... but it has a definite Mersault/St Aubin feel about it, which is what I enjoy. Definitely worth hunting down if you haven't tried this producer.
Feb 23rd, 2019
After selling grapes to a number of wineries, in the 90's Fritz Stuhlmuller decided to put the family's name on a label, to produce small lots of Chard & Cab. Located a stone's throw from Chalk Hill and the RRV. Aromas of fruit and toasty oak spice. On the palate pear, apple and hints of peach with citrus notes and nice round oaky tones. Medium+ finish ending with a creamy mineral edge.
After selling grapes to a number of wineries, in the 90's Fritz Stuhlmuller decided to put the family's name on a label, to produce small lots of Chard & Cab. Located a stone's throw from Chalk Hill and the RRV. Aromas of fruit and toasty oak spice. On the palate pear, apple and hints of peach with citrus notes and nice round oaky tones. Medium+ finish ending with a creamy mineral edge.
Nov 18th, 2018
Delicious Chardonnay. Power, poise, and balance.
Delicious Chardonnay. Power, poise, and balance.
1 person found it helpfulMar 23rd, 2014
Stone fruit nose, color light yellow, flavors peach, buttery,full bodied great balance pairs with French Brie cheese
Stone fruit nose, color light yellow, flavors peach, buttery,full bodied great balance pairs with French Brie cheese
Dec 1st, 2015
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
