Arnot-Roberts

Watson Ranch Chardonnay

9.174 ratings
9.145 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
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

AR chard just gets better and better with age. Still fresh 11 years in. Lemon curd and hazelnut.

AR chard just gets better and better with age. Still fresh 11 years in. Lemon curd and hazelnut.

Aug 11th, 2023
Sarah O'Kelley

Such a balance between old & new world deliciousness. The fruit is at the forefront but such brightness!!

Such a balance between old & new world deliciousness. The fruit is at the forefront but such brightness!!

Apr 26th, 2016
Chris Cottrell

Partner Bedrock Wine Co, Co-founder/Winemaker Under the Wire

9.4

I adore this vineyard

I adore this vineyard

Jun 23rd, 2015
Kathleen Inman

Melon, honeysuckle hazelnut on the nose, echoed on the palate with wet stone. Upon opening it was bright and lively. Initial energy softened noticeably after an hour. Very nice.

Melon, honeysuckle hazelnut on the nose, echoed on the palate with wet stone. Upon opening it was bright and lively. Initial energy softened noticeably after an hour. Very nice.

Apr 6th, 2015
Tommy Pace

Vibrant and delicious.

Vibrant and delicious.

Oct 11th, 2014
Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

Super value, nectarine, marzipan, mineral

Super value, nectarine, marzipan, mineral

May 1st, 2014
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.1

Enjoying with Lily and Nate which makes this taste even better. Bright apple, mineral and a kiss of oak.

Enjoying with Lily and Nate which makes this taste even better. Bright apple, mineral and a kiss of oak.

Mar 12th, 2014
Mark Freund

Really enjoying everything from A-R that I'm trying. Mineral-driven Chard

Really enjoying everything from A-R that I'm trying. Mineral-driven Chard

Jan 30th, 2014
John Trinidad

Wine Blogger SFWineBlog

9.3

Beautifully balanced CA chard. Bright acidity. Elegant wine. Charlie Bird NYC.

Beautifully balanced CA chard. Bright acidity. Elegant wine. Charlie Bird NYC.

Jan 5th, 2014
Renee Bourassa

Sommelier/Wine Director Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn

9.6

So beautiful. Brightness, minerality, light creaminess... lemon curdesque... delicious!

So beautiful. Brightness, minerality, light creaminess... lemon curdesque... delicious!

Jan 5th, 2014