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Wild Ferment Central Coast Chardonnay

8.9103 ratings
8.922 pro ratings
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
John-Louis Kronfeld

Typical tropical notes. Pear and guava, ripe Melon. Big acidity, no oak bursting with tropical fruit on a medium body. Surprisingly long finish.

Typical tropical notes. Pear and guava, ripe Melon. Big acidity, no oak bursting with tropical fruit on a medium body. Surprisingly long finish.

2 people found it helpfulApr 10th, 2014
Randy Fuller

This golden Chardonnay has a muted nose - tropical fruit and apple are just noticeable - while the palate has the fruit more pronounced. Pineapple and pear flavors come through, with a hint of apricot. The fruit profile is quite interesting, and an earthy salinity adds complexity. The acidity is nice, but not overwhelming. It's not a fat Chardonnay, but it's not too lean, either.

This golden Chardonnay has a muted nose - tropical fruit and apple are just noticeable - while the palate has the fruit more pronounced. Pineapple and pear flavors come through, with a hint of apricot. The fruit profile is quite interesting, and an earthy salinity adds complexity. The acidity is nice, but not overwhelming. It's not a fat Chardonnay, but it's not too lean, either.

1 person found it helpfulNov 17th, 2015
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.0

Got a bottle to taste at home and decided to try this with my team. Turned out to be very pleasant. Almost a KJ replica except that it wasn't as over Oaked and didn't have that smothered butter you'd expect with these California chardonnays. Great price, solid wine.

Got a bottle to taste at home and decided to try this with my team. Turned out to be very pleasant. Almost a KJ replica except that it wasn't as over Oaked and didn't have that smothered butter you'd expect with these California chardonnays. Great price, solid wine.

Jan 27th, 2017
Debra  ELLEN Hartman

Really light and crisp... loved it.

Really light and crisp... loved it.

Jan 26th, 2017
Ken Pearlman

District Prestige Manager for Metro NY Treasury Wine Estates (TWE)

9.5

Well made, good balance.

Well made, good balance.

Aug 15th, 2016
Nick Apone

Clean stone fruit

Clean stone fruit

Dec 2nd, 2015
Sue Mohle

Smoke, plum, cassis and brioche

Smoke, plum, cassis and brioche

Jul 18th, 2015
Michael Endelman

Slightly funky, wild fermented chardonnay from the central coast. Just around $20 too. 2013 vintage.

Slightly funky, wild fermented chardonnay from the central coast. Just around $20 too. 2013 vintage.

Feb 18th, 2015
Rebecca Chapa

What a great refreshing and tasty Chard! Neutral oak but it has great flavor

What a great refreshing and tasty Chard! Neutral oak but it has great flavor

Mar 11th, 2014
Shannon k.

I really like this. I'm seeing reviews saying funky and I agree with that... But it's not a bad funk at all. Definitely good fruit but also lots of butter and a great aftertaste. Not alcohol tasting, it's a rare one that's good in the mouth and leaves a great finish. I can't remember where I got this... Either WinCo or Costco or maybe total wine... I need to find it again though, it's really good.

I really like this. I'm seeing reviews saying funky and I agree with that... But it's not a bad funk at all. Definitely good fruit but also lots of butter and a great aftertaste. Not alcohol tasting, it's a rare one that's good in the mouth and leaves a great finish. I can't remember where I got this... Either WinCo or Costco or maybe total wine... I need to find it again though, it's really good.

Oct 17th, 2020