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Alta Maria Vineyards

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay

8.811 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Santa Maria 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

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Alta Maria VineyardsSanta Maria Valley, Central CoastChardonnay
Top Notes For
Alex Pomerantz
8.8

Big, not too big

Big, not too big

Sep 26th, 2014
Brett Pallesen
9.3

Best wine I had all weekend.

Best wine I had all weekend.

Aug 18th, 2014
Andrew Liguori
8.1

Some stone fruits and citrus hiding out, a little hot, oak notes. High residual sugar finish. Ok with salmon Caesar. Still waiting for a break through California Chard...

Some stone fruits and citrus hiding out, a little hot, oak notes. High residual sugar finish. Ok with salmon Caesar. Still waiting for a break through California Chard...

May 13th, 2021
Tracy Byrnes
8.9

Beautiful old world style. Balanced and delicious!!!!

Beautiful old world style. Balanced and delicious!!!!

Jan 27th, 2018
Jonathan Newman
8.9

Great with fish and very balanced. But nothing I would sell the farm for

Great with fish and very balanced. But nothing I would sell the farm for

May 20th, 2015
Michael Lim
8.1

2012. Very steel-y, almost like a Sauvignon Blanc.

2012. Very steel-y, almost like a Sauvignon Blanc.

Jun 4th, 2014
Aaron Means
9.0

Aaron had this 10 years ago

Aaron had this 10 years ago

Aug 12th, 2014
Rooted Vine Tours
9.1

Rooted had this 9 years ago

Rooted had this 9 years ago

Jun 25th, 2016
Blake Schaff
9.2

Blake had this 9 years ago

Blake had this 9 years ago

Nov 6th, 2015
Gail G
8.6

Gail had this 11 years ago

Gail had this 11 years ago

May 26th, 2014