Muir Wood
Arroyo Seco Chardonnay
Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, USA
Went to a recent tasting and tried this wine that I also tried over a year ago. In a word terrible and past it’s prime. Deep Straw yellow (showing some oxidation) with stone fruit aromas and heavy oak spice (provably from wood chips). On the palate apple and hints of tart peach flavors with harsh spice. Big acidity, a bit harsh with an alcohol presence. Pass, not worth it. Tasting Sample.
Went to a recent tasting and tried this wine that I also tried over a year ago. In a word terrible and past it’s prime. Deep Straw yellow (showing some oxidation) with stone fruit aromas and heavy oak spice (provably from wood chips). On the palate apple and hints of tart peach flavors with harsh spice. Big acidity, a bit harsh with an alcohol presence. Pass, not worth it. Tasting Sample.
Jun 25th, 2019Straw yellow with stone fruit aromas and oak spice. On the palate apple and hints of peach flavors with some vanilla spice. Big acidity, a bit harsh with an alcohol presence. Pass, not worth it. Tasting Sample.
Straw yellow with stone fruit aromas and oak spice. On the palate apple and hints of peach flavors with some vanilla spice. Big acidity, a bit harsh with an alcohol presence. Pass, not worth it. Tasting Sample.
Feb 25th, 2018Meh. I don’t mind a buttery Chardonnay now and again, but this one had strong overtones of banana, and fell flat at the end. Not really good in my opinion, and not very interesting.
Meh. I don’t mind a buttery Chardonnay now and again, but this one had strong overtones of banana, and fell flat at the end. Not really good in my opinion, and not very interesting.
Dec 20th, 2017Straw yellow with stone fruit aromas and oak spice. On the palate apple and hints of peach flavors with some vanilla spice. Big acidity, a bit harsh with an alcohol presence. Pass, not worth it. Tasting Sample.
Straw yellow with stone fruit aromas and oak spice. On the palate apple and hints of peach flavors with some vanilla spice. Big acidity, a bit harsh with an alcohol presence. Pass, not worth it. Tasting Sample.
Aug 29th, 2017Really good. Oaky with hint of vanilla
Really good. Oaky with hint of vanilla
2 people found it helpfulDec 11th, 2013
Solid, would buy it again. Nothing spectacular but went well with chicken quesadilla
Solid, would buy it again. Nothing spectacular but went well with chicken quesadilla
1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2017
Since I'm not a big white wine drinker (but I'm trying) and I really haven't had a Chardonnay that I like, it was suggested that I try one that was aged in a steel barrel vs one that was aged in an oak barrel. Delicious!! I love this one! It went very well with bread, cheese, shrimp on the grill and salad. I will definitely buy this one again!
Since I'm not a big white wine drinker (but I'm trying) and I really haven't had a Chardonnay that I like, it was suggested that I try one that was aged in a steel barrel vs one that was aged in an oak barrel. Delicious!! I love this one! It went very well with bread, cheese, shrimp on the grill and salad. I will definitely buy this one again!
Feb 26th, 2017
What a delightful, light but flavorful Pinot Noir! I really like this! Just a touch of butter on the finish.
What a delightful, light but flavorful Pinot Noir! I really like this! Just a touch of butter on the finish.
May 4th, 2020