Whitcraft Winery

Pence Ranch Santa Ynez Valley Chardonnay

9.210 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Santa Ynez 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
Paul Stroud

Sommelier/Wine Director

9.1

Lean and clean. Well done Drake

Lean and clean. Well done Drake

Feb 17th, 2016
Louis Joseph

Such an amazing wine, solid structure with stone fruit and oyster shells all day, a minerality that was very sharp and uplifting with fun slightly tropical notes as it warmed on the table. Each glass had something new to bring. Not your grandma’s Chardonnay, and I ain’t mad at that, loved everything about this one. Amazing recommendation from Chris and the lovely staff at the Lark SB. Drake is a true alchemist, turning fruit into solid gold!

Such an amazing wine, solid structure with stone fruit and oyster shells all day, a minerality that was very sharp and uplifting with fun slightly tropical notes as it warmed on the table. Each glass had something new to bring. Not your grandma’s Chardonnay, and I ain’t mad at that, loved everything about this one. Amazing recommendation from Chris and the lovely staff at the Lark SB. Drake is a true alchemist, turning fruit into solid gold!

May 25th, 2021
Alec

Toasty crunchy lemon custard, Honey nut, and acid baby

Toasty crunchy lemon custard, Honey nut, and acid baby

Nov 4th, 2018
Galen Hasler

Great intensity and complexity. Stands up to any food. best balance of acidity and firm oak that I remember

Great intensity and complexity. Stands up to any food. best balance of acidity and firm oak that I remember

Apr 19th, 2017
Galen Hasler

Classy buttery exquisite balance of acidity

Classy buttery exquisite balance of acidity

Dec 26th, 2016
Seth Crane

Insanely delicious wine! Bright acidity that just makes your mouth water!

Insanely delicious wine! Bright acidity that just makes your mouth water!

Feb 17th, 2016
Jeremy Klepper

Amazing! High in acid and easy to drink but great with food!

Amazing! High in acid and easy to drink but great with food!

Feb 17th, 2016
Heather Venegas

With Dover Sole. Perfection. Similar to Williams Selyem unoaked chard.

With Dover Sole. Perfection. Similar to Williams Selyem unoaked chard.

Dec 7th, 2015
Katy Rogers

Katy had this 8 years ago

Katy had this 8 years ago

Dec 25th, 2015