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Wild Ferment Central Coast Chardonnay

8.955 ratings
8.913 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
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
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
David Bogatyrev

Loved it! Really evolved in the glass. Just a little. Funky but in a good way. Not your typical Chardonnay

Loved it! Really evolved in the glass. Just a little. Funky but in a good way. Not your typical Chardonnay

Jan 6th, 2018
Danvy Vu

Pear and guava on the nose and palate. Acidic but short (not sharp and lasting). Earthy. Balanced. Would price at $12-15.

Pear and guava on the nose and palate. Acidic but short (not sharp and lasting). Earthy. Balanced. Would price at $12-15.

Jun 7th, 2017
Scott Gruber

Try with salmon. Delicious.

Try with salmon. Delicious.

Jan 25th, 2017
Alison Perkins

Very nice, medium bodied Chard. Well balanced; bright but not overwhelming acidity as well as a touch of creaminess. Tropical fruit flavors. I actually enjoyed it more after it had warmed up a bit... The flavors deepened and got more delicious.

Very nice, medium bodied Chard. Well balanced; bright but not overwhelming acidity as well as a touch of creaminess. Tropical fruit flavors. I actually enjoyed it more after it had warmed up a bit... The flavors deepened and got more delicious.

Jan 22nd, 2017