Bernardus Winery

Rosella's Vineyard Chardonnay

8.97 ratings
9.02 pro ratings
Monterey County, Central 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
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

8.9

Expected way less. Drank like early 90s meursault (in some cases better) didn’t have the ‘zing’ like but then I realized we’re taking 16 years. Gary’s rosella’s vineyard is a grand cru Monterey site and this comes correct in every way. Baking spices, warm apple pie and candies citrus on the nose with a slightly materized and compote palate. A long and intriguing finish. Made by bernardus former winemaker mark Chesebro. If you’re not on that email list, now is the time www.chesebrowines.com. His wines run $18-30 for Albariño, vermentino, pinot, Grenache and syrah. Insane values

Expected way less. Drank like early 90s meursault (in some cases better) didn’t have the ‘zing’ like but then I realized we’re taking 16 years. Gary’s rosella’s vineyard is a grand cru Monterey site and this comes correct in every way. Baking spices, warm apple pie and candies citrus on the nose with a slightly materized and compote palate. A long and intriguing finish. Made by bernardus former winemaker mark Chesebro. If you’re not on that email list, now is the time www.chesebrowines.com. His wines run $18-30 for Albariño, vermentino, pinot, Grenache and syrah. Insane values

Apr 12th, 2020
Aaron Means

Richly dense and structured chard. Flavors are full throttle with tropical fruits and vanilla cream.

Richly dense and structured chard. Flavors are full throttle with tropical fruits and vanilla cream.

Nov 5th, 2017
Colin Cahoon

Oaky and buttery with white pepper, lemon, quince, and minerals. High alcohol and acid with a medium finish. Great match with grilled halibut.

Oaky and buttery with white pepper, lemon, quince, and minerals. High alcohol and acid with a medium finish. Great match with grilled halibut.

Oct 30th, 2023
Merckx Ragan

Solid

Solid

Apr 5th, 2020
Timothy Benton

Meyer lemon and creme, if mascarpone were wine. Mouth feel was smooth and creamy, but not heavy or slick. Oak is subtle, but present. Over all a pleasant bottle. The price is at the top of my range and there are other bottles I’d prefer to spend my money on.

Meyer lemon and creme, if mascarpone were wine. Mouth feel was smooth and creamy, but not heavy or slick. Oak is subtle, but present. Over all a pleasant bottle. The price is at the top of my range and there are other bottles I’d prefer to spend my money on.

Jun 9th, 2018
Julie Tishkowski

I am not a chard fan and I have to say that this bottle blew me away. Might have to expand my horizons.

I am not a chard fan and I have to say that this bottle blew me away. Might have to expand my horizons.

Aug 21st, 2014
Jeremy Rees

Jeremy had this 10 years ago

Jeremy had this 10 years ago

Feb 28th, 2015