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Jos. Belli Vineyards Chardonnay

9.228 ratings
9.35 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Sondra Bernstein

Owner of the girl & the fig, the fig cafe & winebar, Author of Plats du Jours, the girl & the fig's Journey through the Seasons in Wine Country and the girl & the fig Cookbook

9.3

Served with smoked bay scallops, kohlrabi puree, chicories, hazelnuts

Served with smoked bay scallops, kohlrabi puree, chicories, hazelnuts

Mar 15th, 2015
Jeff Bergeron

Great balance. Very classic California Chard.

Great balance. Very classic California Chard.

Aug 4th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.5

Only 400 cases produced this wine is grown by Joseph belli close friend of the arrowoods . Beautiful vanilla creme brûlée with Asian pear, white peach, cinnamon spice and pretty floral notes smooth and creamy on the tongue with seemless oak integration and wonderful freshness most excellent from one if the old school masters of California Chardonnay.

Only 400 cases produced this wine is grown by Joseph belli close friend of the arrowoods . Beautiful vanilla creme brûlée with Asian pear, white peach, cinnamon spice and pretty floral notes smooth and creamy on the tongue with seemless oak integration and wonderful freshness most excellent from one if the old school masters of California Chardonnay.

Apr 23rd, 2013
Max Gottesfeld

Pears spice and great lingering acidity.

Pears spice and great lingering acidity.

Mar 21st, 2013
Paul T HB

Wow,
White Burgundy on the wrong continent.
K&L notes as follows,

The fruits in this bottling was sourced from a certified organic vineyard (Jos. Belli Vineyards) planted and owned by Joe Belli, Richard Arrowood's (winemaker) close friend and longtime business partner. Aged for 11 months in new French Oak, this Chardonnay showcases pretty aromas and flavors of ripe apricots, ripe yellow pear, pineapple, lemon curd, chamomile, chalk, hint of pie crust, vanilla, and a touch of macadamia-like nutty character. Crisp, refreshing, and full of personality!

Wow,
White Burgundy on the wrong continent.
K&L notes as follows,

The fruits in this bottling was sourced from a certified organic vineyard (Jos. Belli Vineyards) planted and owned by Joe Belli, Richard Arrowood's (winemaker) close friend and longtime business partner. Aged for 11 months in new French Oak, this Chardonnay showcases pretty aromas and flavors of ripe apricots, ripe yellow pear, pineapple, lemon curd, chamomile, chalk, hint of pie crust, vanilla, and a touch of macadamia-like nutty character. Crisp, refreshing, and full of personality!

Nov 25th, 2023
Dean

Outstanding

Outstanding

Apr 22nd, 2021
Garrett Parker

Another amazing Chardonnay that is a must buy.

Another amazing Chardonnay that is a must buy.

Aug 29th, 2019
Jody Scharf

Really nice. Pears, and citrus. Light on the butter. Oak is also present.

Really nice. Pears, and citrus. Light on the butter. Oak is also present.

Nov 2nd, 2016
John Ruvolo

Clean, minerals, hint of freshly cut spring grass.

Clean, minerals, hint of freshly cut spring grass.

Sep 17th, 2016
Paul Sammut

I Liked it!

I Liked it!

Mar 6th, 2016