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Varner

Spring Ridge Vineyard Home Block Chardonnay

8.920 ratings
8.87 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, 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

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Top Notes For
John Riddick
8.8

The perfect amount of toasty oak. Simply delicious.

The perfect amount of toasty oak. Simply delicious.

Jan 14th, 2017
Steve Dummer
8.6

This is the best I've tasted from California - has a rich Meursault signature - needs a little time

This is the best I've tasted from California - has a rich Meursault signature - needs a little time

Feb 24th, 2014
Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

Burg funk, lemon rind, sea breeze, supple texture, zingy acidity. Classic Santa Cruz Chard.

Burg funk, lemon rind, sea breeze, supple texture, zingy acidity. Classic Santa Cruz Chard.

Jan 21st, 2014
Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

Opulent unctuous texture and body, huge nose with honey essence, wet stone, crushed flowers and Asian pear. Long finish with interesting edgy tannins and vibrant essence of fruit on nose

Opulent unctuous texture and body, huge nose with honey essence, wet stone, crushed flowers and Asian pear. Long finish with interesting edgy tannins and vibrant essence of fruit on nose

Jan 20th, 2014
Eric Danch

Importer Blue Danube Wines

One of the first wineries I ever visited back in college. Still good.

One of the first wineries I ever visited back in college. Still good.

Dec 27th, 2013
IPOB In Pursuit of Balance
9.0

IPOB 2013 wines!

IPOB 2013 wines!

Jan 26th, 2014
Steven Beal
9.7

Mmmm

Mmmm

Jun 8th, 2013
Steven Beal
8.9

Oxy

Oxy

May 5th, 2013
Eric L.

Corked

Corked

Jun 18th, 2015
Jon Maxwell

Founder Veritas Wine Consulting

8.6

Jon had this 9 years ago

Jon had this 9 years ago

Aug 23rd, 2015