69 Miles
Yolo County Chardonnay
Yolo County, Central Valley, California, USA
Bright gold. Inviting nose and medium full palate of baked quince, dried orange, plantain, and butterscotch. Medium acidity from entry to medium long finish which continues the palate with a dusting of white pepper. A high end feel from a midrange Chardonnay thanks to Yolo County fruit handled by the master, Robert Lloyd. Rich foods like crab cakes or lobster mac and cheese are especially welcome. Drink now through 2025.
Bright gold. Inviting nose and medium full palate of baked quince, dried orange, plantain, and butterscotch. Medium acidity from entry to medium long finish which continues the palate with a dusting of white pepper. A high end feel from a midrange Chardonnay thanks to Yolo County fruit handled by the master, Robert Lloyd. Rich foods like crab cakes or lobster mac and cheese are especially welcome. Drink now through 2025.
2 people found it helpfulJul 4th, 2022
This was really good... Creamy and smooth and just everything I like in a good chardonnay. $17.99 at total wine I'd def get again.
This was really good... Creamy and smooth and just everything I like in a good chardonnay. $17.99 at total wine I'd def get again.
1 person found it helpfulSep 24th, 2021
Allan had this 6 years ago
Allan had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2018
Can't say I have had many wines from Yolo County, but I will say that this would be a great example if I were asked to provide an example. Rob Lloyd production (past winemaker for Rombauer) named for the distance from the Winemakers home to the vineyards he's sourcing from. The nose of the wine is pretty enticing - butterscotch candy, caramel, lemon, and dill spice on the nose. The pallet is creamy and slightly buttery, exhibiting notes of baked apples, lemon, pineapple, mango, and a bright finish. It has a good inclusion of acid to make up for the malo. Great chardonnay.. I could drink this more often. It is very reminiscent of Rombauer, but for $20 - if not better.
Can't say I have had many wines from Yolo County, but I will say that this would be a great example if I were asked to provide an example. Rob Lloyd production (past winemaker for Rombauer) named for the distance from the Winemakers home to the vineyards he's sourcing from. The nose of the wine is pretty enticing - butterscotch candy, caramel, lemon, and dill spice on the nose. The pallet is creamy and slightly buttery, exhibiting notes of baked apples, lemon, pineapple, mango, and a bright finish. It has a good inclusion of acid to make up for the malo. Great chardonnay.. I could drink this more often. It is very reminiscent of Rombauer, but for $20 - if not better.
1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2017
A little heavy on the acidic side for a Chard, but still a good sipper.
Good presentation on the nose, some smooth vanilla notes hidden between the sharp citrus acidic notes. Pair this with a meal or a snack as it needs a wingman!
A little heavy on the acidic side for a Chard, but still a good sipper.
Good presentation on the nose, some smooth vanilla notes hidden between the sharp citrus acidic notes. Pair this with a meal or a snack as it needs a wingman!
A smooth spicy wine. Very enjoyable!
A smooth spicy wine. Very enjoyable!
Feb 25th, 2021
2017 vintage. Mediocre by itself. Pairs well with baked salmon. Much better than Kim Crawford. Both L and F agree. Get more.
2017 vintage. Mediocre by itself. Pairs well with baked salmon. Much better than Kim Crawford. Both L and F agree. Get more.
Jun 7th, 2020