Banshee

Jurassic Style Suisun Valley Chardonnay

8.834 ratings
9.210 pro ratings
Suisun Valley, North 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
Ryan Mullins

Lawd this is interesting stuff.

Lawd this is interesting stuff.

Jul 14th, 2016
Raymond Domenico

I'm so grateful I got to try this wine. A big thanks to my cousin Mason Balistreri and Kate Francis for sharing. Oxidative, has a black walnut and banana peel flavor. Just so unique and weird I had to score it this rare wine high in my book. Never will see this again.

I'm so grateful I got to try this wine. A big thanks to my cousin Mason Balistreri and Kate Francis for sharing. Oxidative, has a black walnut and banana peel flavor. Just so unique and weird I had to score it this rare wine high in my book. Never will see this again.

Jul 29th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.3

Banshee doesn't just make solid, approachable wines, but also makes of these interesting weirdos like this little guy. I can only imagine when they cracked into this barrel of wine at whatever other winery they bought it from... It tastes like a standard buttery chardonnay where something went awry - to fantastic results! Some oxidation like character with black walnut mixes here with cream and ripe, buttery apple flavors. Very strong and powerful. Cool wine from a cool winery.

Banshee doesn't just make solid, approachable wines, but also makes of these interesting weirdos like this little guy. I can only imagine when they cracked into this barrel of wine at whatever other winery they bought it from... It tastes like a standard buttery chardonnay where something went awry - to fantastic results! Some oxidation like character with black walnut mixes here with cream and ripe, buttery apple flavors. Very strong and powerful. Cool wine from a cool winery.

Jul 28th, 2015
boyd

Such and interesting and fun wine to drink.

Such and interesting and fun wine to drink.

Jul 25th, 2015
Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

8.8

Paired well with the dessert we were eating.

Paired well with the dessert we were eating.

Jun 21st, 2015
boyd

Love this stuff. Super interesting and super delicious.

Love this stuff. Super interesting and super delicious.

Jun 12th, 2015
Ksandek Podbielski

Holy hell that's delicious! Vanilla poached pears and creme brûlée. Dry but richly textured.

Holy hell that's delicious! Vanilla poached pears and creme brûlée. Dry but richly textured.

Mar 25th, 2015
Kim Reisman McKee

Bought this case in 2014 and this is the last bottle! With 10 years of age the vanilla and oxidation notes are dominant. Long finish - very delicious!

Bought this case in 2014 and this is the last bottle! With 10 years of age the vanilla and oxidation notes are dominant. Long finish - very delicious!

Dec 27th, 2021
FabianG

WF

Jun 30th, 2019
Micki Sever

Fine Chardonnay that lingers so effortlessly on the tongue!

Fine Chardonnay that lingers so effortlessly on the tongue!

May 14th, 2018