Big Basin Vineyards
Coastview Vineyard Chardonnay
On the leaner side but generously oaked, the nose is quite lactic with barrel scents leading but some very nice, crisp fruit underneath. I’m hoping that as it airs the ratio will switch in favor of fruit. Very soft-textured, it’s toasty on the palate. Acids are soft. Again, id ideally like to see a bit more fruit and less oak. Will revisit/update these notes if there’s a significant change.
On the leaner side but generously oaked, the nose is quite lactic with barrel scents leading but some very nice, crisp fruit underneath. I’m hoping that as it airs the ratio will switch in favor of fruit. Very soft-textured, it’s toasty on the palate. Acids are soft. Again, id ideally like to see a bit more fruit and less oak. Will revisit/update these notes if there’s a significant change.
Nov 19th, 2023The fruit is very much the supporting cast on both the nose and palate. Beautifully nutty, savory, mineral-driven. Some lees and a little oak character adds further to the complexity. The fruit tends towards citrus and apple. Beautiful medium weight mouthfeel. Really fresh still for a 2016.
The fruit is very much the supporting cast on both the nose and palate. Beautifully nutty, savory, mineral-driven. Some lees and a little oak character adds further to the complexity. The fruit tends towards citrus and apple. Beautiful medium weight mouthfeel. Really fresh still for a 2016.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2021Puligny like structure. Taut citrus fruit with background flinty smoke. Extremely enjoyable now but guessing with time will put on more weight and will really be amazing
Puligny like structure. Taut citrus fruit with background flinty smoke. Extremely enjoyable now but guessing with time will put on more weight and will really be amazing
1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2018Floral nose with a minerality and citrus nuances.
Floral nose with a minerality and citrus nuances.
Oct 8th, 2016A tad overoaked but otherwise a nicely balanced Chard with perfect acidity and and a lingering finish
A tad overoaked but otherwise a nicely balanced Chard with perfect acidity and and a lingering finish
Jun 10th, 2015Apple and pear on the nose and pallet also very minerally with a lil butter but not overdone as I hate butter bombs but a quality chardonnay here very drinkable
Apple and pear on the nose and pallet also very minerally with a lil butter but not overdone as I hate butter bombs but a quality chardonnay here very drinkable
Dec 21st, 2023Very nice, possible higher rating with age, allowing oak to soften and integrate more. Drinking deliciously now, and can totally age.
Very nice, possible higher rating with age, allowing oak to soften and integrate more. Drinking deliciously now, and can totally age.
Jul 7th, 2019