Rombauer Vineyards
Carneros Chardonnay
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Pale lemon in color.
Full-bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing yellow apples, ripe citrus fruits, spices, roasted nuts, sea salt, oak and herbs.
A little bitter on the finish, and better when properly chilled.
This Carneros Chardonnay is rich and fruit forward. Easy drinking and buttery.
Wine Spectator 90 points. Wine Advocate 90 points.
Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself. A good party wine.
Chardonnay grapes were aged in French and American Oak barrels for 9 months.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$35.
Pale lemon in color.
Full-bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing yellow apples, ripe citrus fruits, spices, roasted nuts, sea salt, oak and herbs.
A little bitter on the finish, and better when properly chilled.
This Carneros Chardonnay is rich and fruit forward. Easy drinking and buttery.
Wine Spectator 90 points. Wine Advocate 90 points.
Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself. A good party wine.
Chardonnay grapes were aged in French and American Oak barrels for 9 months.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$35.
Founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer and sits on a tree covered knoll overlooking the Napa Valley, with caves that extend for over a mile. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruit, sweet oak, spice and floral scents. On the palate flavors of ripe peach, melon and apple, with vanilla spice, creamy texture. Medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with mineral notes.
Founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer and sits on a tree covered knoll overlooking the Napa Valley, with caves that extend for over a mile. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruit, sweet oak, spice and floral scents. On the palate flavors of ripe peach, melon and apple, with vanilla spice, creamy texture. Medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with mineral notes.
Jan 10th, 2025
Yes, it’s Rambauer, yes it’s butterscotch, and yes sometimes I like that for a change lol
Yes, it’s Rambauer, yes it’s butterscotch, and yes sometimes I like that for a change lol
Jan 1st, 2025
Aromas of melon, vanilla and dried rose petals. Citrus flavors with additional notes of peaches and cream. Noticeable vanilla and butter notes on the medium-plus finish. Not over oaked but oak is definitely present. Toned down from prior vintages but still “traditional California” in style. Paired well with the bread and butter course but not much else. Well made but not my style. Part of the 2025 Capital Grill Generous Pour Program.
Aromas of melon, vanilla and dried rose petals. Citrus flavors with additional notes of peaches and cream. Noticeable vanilla and butter notes on the medium-plus finish. Not over oaked but oak is definitely present. Toned down from prior vintages but still “traditional California” in style. Paired well with the bread and butter course but not much else. Well made but not my style. Part of the 2025 Capital Grill Generous Pour Program.
Aug 23rd, 2025Butter and cheese with zesty citrus and melon.
Butter and cheese with zesty citrus and melon.
Aug 2nd, 2025
On the nose, melon and grass/herbaceous. On the palate, citrus, grass/herbs, melon, vanilla, and a long buttery, finish.
On the nose, melon and grass/herbaceous. On the palate, citrus, grass/herbs, melon, vanilla, and a long buttery, finish.
Jul 27th, 2025
Melon & pear in the nose. Melon, pear & peach in the palate. Paired better with Parmesan than Brie.
Melon & pear in the nose. Melon, pear & peach in the palate. Paired better with Parmesan than Brie.
Jul 18th, 2025Great if you like butter tasting Chardonnay
Great if you like butter tasting Chardonnay
May 28th, 2025Medium gold in color; yellow apple, butter, and vanilla on the nose; medium acidity; tastes like lemon zest, apricot, chalk with a long finish. Nellie liked it. I did not.
Medium gold in color; yellow apple, butter, and vanilla on the nose; medium acidity; tastes like lemon zest, apricot, chalk with a long finish. Nellie liked it. I did not.
May 26th, 2025
An oaky Chardonnay with nice fruit notes.
An oaky Chardonnay with nice fruit notes.
Mar 9th, 2025