Alta Maria Vineyards

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

8.943 ratings
9.014 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
Top Notes For
Aaron Walters

2013 Vintage- Banana-Rama. Nuff said.

2013 Vintage- Banana-Rama. Nuff said.

Dec 1st, 2017
Frank Kuo

Light yellow color with transparent tone on the rim. Nose of beautiful green apple, butter, and a bit pineapple. Very pleasant. Taste of roasted nuts, round acidity and sweetness, hidden zest, a bit salty bacon, and nutty cream wrapping the tongue. Aftertaste of sweetness with a bit hot spice and zest. A bit short but overall it is a nice bottle.

Light yellow color with transparent tone on the rim. Nose of beautiful green apple, butter, and a bit pineapple. Very pleasant. Taste of roasted nuts, round acidity and sweetness, hidden zest, a bit salty bacon, and nutty cream wrapping the tongue. Aftertaste of sweetness with a bit hot spice and zest. A bit short but overall it is a nice bottle.

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Lori Mike

Pours blonde in color. ON THE NOSE: butter, caramel, Apple. ON THE PALATE: green apple, butterscotch. Medium body medium(+) finish.

Pours blonde in color. ON THE NOSE: butter, caramel, Apple. ON THE PALATE: green apple, butterscotch. Medium body medium(+) finish.

Sep 5th, 2016
Charles Gibbs

2012 . Subtle salinity. Mouth watering acidity. Neutral french oak for texture. Beautiful wine!

2012 . Subtle salinity. Mouth watering acidity. Neutral french oak for texture. Beautiful wine!

Jan 4th, 2015
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Totally bests so many other - over hyped, over amateur, over sommed, over boned, wines from this neighborhood! Great flavor and finesse!

Totally bests so many other - over hyped, over amateur, over sommed, over boned, wines from this neighborhood! Great flavor and finesse!

Dec 25th, 2014
Mike Mighetto Hoefling

2012

Nov 7th, 2013
Joanne

Buttery nose, citrus and pear taste

Buttery nose, citrus and pear taste

Apr 1st, 2016
Kevin Neely

Burgundian style chard from Santa Maria

Burgundian style chard from Santa Maria

Feb 9th, 2016
Mike Knuppel

Tangerine, pear, orange blossom, subtle vanilla on the nose, very pleasant and inviting. Medium acidity that raises when the temperature decreases, balance with fruit beautifully, medium body and round. Long lasting with a hint of Creme brûlée and orange pith. 3 years in the bottle has done this wonders. If anything, a touch high alcohol .

Tangerine, pear, orange blossom, subtle vanilla on the nose, very pleasant and inviting. Medium acidity that raises when the temperature decreases, balance with fruit beautifully, medium body and round. Long lasting with a hint of Creme brûlée and orange pith. 3 years in the bottle has done this wonders. If anything, a touch high alcohol .

Jan 2nd, 2016
James Dunham

Very good for a Chardonnay, not too sweet.

Very good for a Chardonnay, not too sweet.

Jan 26th, 2014