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Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

8.839 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, 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
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Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.6

Cooler more acidity a bit more apple 100% Malo burgundian winemaking

Cooler more acidity a bit more apple 100% Malo burgundian winemaking

Jan 28th, 2015
Irby Wood

This is an example of an amazing older Chardonnay. Everything is in balance with beautiful honeyed apple up front.

This is an example of an amazing older Chardonnay. Everything is in balance with beautiful honeyed apple up front.

Jun 4th, 2014
Deb K
8.0

Super simple chardonnay santa maria much bigger than the Nielson Chard from SB County

Super simple chardonnay santa maria much bigger than the Nielson Chard from SB County

Mar 18th, 2017
Roger Spencer

Got lucky with a perfectly stored bottle.

Got lucky with a perfectly stored bottle.

Mar 11th, 2017
Patrick Dolan

A little buttery but with rum notes. Taste was a little off for me and did improve with breathing and food but not enough to seek out.

A little buttery but with rum notes. Taste was a little off for me and did improve with breathing and food but not enough to seek out.

Feb 14th, 2017
John Adams

Light, some earthy and buttery tones but not much to it. Drinkable but don't expect too much or layers of flavor.

Light, some earthy and buttery tones but not much to it. Drinkable but don't expect too much or layers of flavor.

May 21st, 2016
John Adams

Honey and smooth. Slightly spiced aftertaste. Very enjoyable.

Honey and smooth. Slightly spiced aftertaste. Very enjoyable.

May 17th, 2016
Jennifer Kearney-Strouse

Got better as it went but still eh.

Got better as it went but still eh.

Apr 21st, 2016
Mark Yoder

Had with roasted chicken. Olive/briny on the nose and tastes of lime zest. Very good.

Had with roasted chicken. Olive/briny on the nose and tastes of lime zest. Very good.

Apr 18th, 2016
Richard Rosensweig

Nose is flinty with lime and green apple. Flavored on the tongue are cream, lime and mineral. Bit of butter. Incredible value.

Nose is flinty with lime and green apple. Flavored on the tongue are cream, lime and mineral. Bit of butter. Incredible value.

Dec 4th, 2015