Anonymous Wine Collective

Napa Valley Chardonnay

8.91 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

Full disclosure, I just tasted six well made 22 Burgundies. This is tough follow. Also, I am not the biggest fan of CA Chardonnay. But this is decent.

This is not what I would call a traditional CA Chardonnay. It has a fair amount of tropical fruits. So there is lemon, lime, green apple, but has white stone fruits, tropical melons, pineapple, kiwi, honey notes, white spice, a light wood backbone with a pronounced chalkiness. Excellent viscosity & acidity. It really tastes more like a white blend. Yellow & white flowers and a well polished, elegant finish that lands chalky.

Full disclosure, I just tasted six well made 22 Burgundies. This is tough follow. Also, I am not the biggest fan of CA Chardonnay. But this is decent.

This is not what I would call a traditional CA Chardonnay. It has a fair amount of tropical fruits. So there is lemon, lime, green apple, but has white stone fruits, tropical melons, pineapple, kiwi, honey notes, white spice, a light wood backbone with a pronounced chalkiness. Excellent viscosity & acidity. It really tastes more like a white blend. Yellow & white flowers and a well polished, elegant finish that lands chalky.

Apr 19th, 2025