Amici Cellars

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

8.864 ratings
9.09 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Pale lemon with aromas of ripe stone fruit and spice notes. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, peach and tropical fruit with citrus and a soft texture. Well balanced, fresh long finish ending with creamy mineral character. Tasting Sample.

Pale lemon with aromas of ripe stone fruit and spice notes. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, peach and tropical fruit with citrus and a soft texture. Well balanced, fresh long finish ending with creamy mineral character. Tasting Sample.

Jun 22nd, 2023
Byron C Mayes

Bright and deep gold. Yellow apples and honey on the abundant nose. Full-bodied, lush palate of honeyed quince, yellow apple, and tropical fruit with a dash of white pepper on the finish. Medium acidity. Light butter and balanced oak. A classic California Chardonnay by renowned winemaker Mike Biaggi. Enjoy with risotto, roasted poultry, swordfish, or other rich “white wine” fare. Drink now through 2024.

Bright and deep gold. Yellow apples and honey on the abundant nose. Full-bodied, lush palate of honeyed quince, yellow apple, and tropical fruit with a dash of white pepper on the finish. Medium acidity. Light butter and balanced oak. A classic California Chardonnay by renowned winemaker Mike Biaggi. Enjoy with risotto, roasted poultry, swordfish, or other rich “white wine” fare. Drink now through 2024.

Apr 8th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Pale lemon with aromas of ripe stone fruit and spice notes, aged in 40% new French oak. On the palate apple, peach and tropical fruit flavors with a nice dollop of citrus and oak. Well balanced, fresh long finish ending with creamy mineral character. Tasting Sample.

Pale lemon with aromas of ripe stone fruit and spice notes, aged in 40% new French oak. On the palate apple, peach and tropical fruit flavors with a nice dollop of citrus and oak. Well balanced, fresh long finish ending with creamy mineral character. Tasting Sample.

Apr 7th, 2020
Ellen Clifford

Understated with just enough complexity to make you keep on digging in which is good as with time you’ll find more layers. It’s the person in the very simple black slip dress that’s offbeat enough to make you strike up a conversation. Maybe you’ll take that dress off maybe not but you won’t be sad about the time you spent with the person wearing it.
Oh shit tasting notes? It looks lightly golden and tastes of golden apples but they were peeled up with lime zest. And some pineapple juice. The new oak (40%) lurks in the back but it’s a pleasant addition.

Understated with just enough complexity to make you keep on digging in which is good as with time you’ll find more layers. It’s the person in the very simple black slip dress that’s offbeat enough to make you strike up a conversation. Maybe you’ll take that dress off maybe not but you won’t be sad about the time you spent with the person wearing it.
Oh shit tasting notes? It looks lightly golden and tastes of golden apples but they were peeled up with lime zest. And some pineapple juice. The new oak (40%) lurks in the back but it’s a pleasant addition.

Nov 13th, 2019
Matt Sterr

More French Oak. Barrel Ferment.

More French Oak. Barrel Ferment.

May 9th, 2018
Matt Trader

This wine is not overly complex. It isn't a thinker, or a 10+ example of California Chardonnay. What it is, is a very balanced, well rounded chardonnay, absolutely meant to have at the table with a good meal. Perfect touch of oak and light malo nuance, and comforting feelings from the glass. It was AMAZING with Salmon Tartar, and Potato Leak Soup - First meal cooked of 2018! #amiciwines

This wine is not overly complex. It isn't a thinker, or a 10+ example of California Chardonnay. What it is, is a very balanced, well rounded chardonnay, absolutely meant to have at the table with a good meal. Perfect touch of oak and light malo nuance, and comforting feelings from the glass. It was AMAZING with Salmon Tartar, and Potato Leak Soup - First meal cooked of 2018! #amiciwines

Jan 2nd, 2018
Aaron Means

Delicate creme brulee. Not my style, but this is good for what it's trying to achieve.

Delicate creme brulee. Not my style, but this is good for what it's trying to achieve.

Oct 10th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Bright straw with stone fruit aromas and citrus notes. On the palate apple, pear and melon flavors with lemon zest. Some subtle savory oak tones with spice carry this rich Chardonnay to a lingering finish. Nice value.

Bright straw with stone fruit aromas and citrus notes. On the palate apple, pear and melon flavors with lemon zest. Some subtle savory oak tones with spice carry this rich Chardonnay to a lingering finish. Nice value.

Dec 24th, 2016
Chris A

A sublime and nearly perfect glass of Chard: all of the favorites are present: light oak, vanilla & citrus. All relaxed and form a perfect sip. Crisp on the nose, crisp on the finish and lush and juicy in a perfectly restrained way in between. Dances on the palate. Grab a second bottle!

A sublime and nearly perfect glass of Chard: all of the favorites are present: light oak, vanilla & citrus. All relaxed and form a perfect sip. Crisp on the nose, crisp on the finish and lush and juicy in a perfectly restrained way in between. Dances on the palate. Grab a second bottle!

Dec 4th, 2022
Doug Adams

2018

2018

Sep 19th, 2022