Grgich Hills Estate

Carneros Selection Chardonnay

9.1163 ratings
8.911 pro ratings
Carneros, North 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
Jack Goldenberg

I am hoping that the individual bottle had turned

I am hoping that the individual bottle had turned

Jul 1st, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

Full bright squeezed lemon, lemon custard, orange peel, citrus blossoms, soft elegant minerality, nice acidity and good finish. Better this time than the last.

Full bright squeezed lemon, lemon custard, orange peel, citrus blossoms, soft elegant minerality, nice acidity and good finish. Better this time than the last.

Dec 24th, 2016
Christine Havens

First impression of the 2012 Grgich Hills Chardonnay—it's old-school and intense. Classic orchard fruit aromas are couched in flint and matchstick that hover like an electric storm over rather more tender notes of toasted walnut, brioche, and acacia honey. In the mouth, there's not an ounce of fat, it's lean with considerable energy and verve. There is smoothness, sure—but it's cleanly cut by lemon zest and white grapefruit pith, with minerally, toast notes emerging on the finish. 13.5% ABV | Sample

First impression of the 2012 Grgich Hills Chardonnay—it's old-school and intense. Classic orchard fruit aromas are couched in flint and matchstick that hover like an electric storm over rather more tender notes of toasted walnut, brioche, and acacia honey. In the mouth, there's not an ounce of fat, it's lean with considerable energy and verve. There is smoothness, sure—but it's cleanly cut by lemon zest and white grapefruit pith, with minerally, toast notes emerging on the finish. 13.5% ABV | Sample

Feb 26th, 2016
Alan Hyde

Divine. Totally different than previous vintage. Love the nose. Lots of floral notes all over the place.

Divine. Totally different than previous vintage. Love the nose. Lots of floral notes all over the place.

Jan 6th, 2023
Lee Gervais

Great

Great

Aug 9th, 2020
Matthew Doty

Delicious. Crisp and without the syrupy overtones I generally dislike in Chardonnays

Delicious. Crisp and without the syrupy overtones I generally dislike in Chardonnays

Aug 29th, 2019
David Fry

This was awesomely good. Saline and lemon and hazelnut, super aromatic. Best Grgic I’ve had.

This was awesomely good. Saline and lemon and hazelnut, super aromatic. Best Grgic I’ve had.

Jul 1st, 2019
Jody Scharf

Oaky, some citrus, blends well together. Serve cold

Oaky, some citrus, blends well together. Serve cold

Jun 23rd, 2019
Rufus King

Buttery Napa Chardonnay at birthday dinner, gift from friends, in Boston

Buttery Napa Chardonnay at birthday dinner, gift from friends, in Boston

May 20th, 2019
Amanda Carroll

Crisp, lemon accents, hardly any butter. Enjoyed a glass, alone. Because that’s my life now:) been in a white kick lately, this is tops.

Crisp, lemon accents, hardly any butter. Enjoyed a glass, alone. Because that’s my life now:) been in a white kick lately, this is tops.

Nov 4th, 2018