Nice value in a balanced Cali Chardonnay. Nose has beautiful pear juice, a little char from the oak, but not too much, and a wet clay-like earthy note. Round and balanced in the mouth. Persistent finish. Comparable to a good Pouilly-Fuisse or Saint Veran.
Nice value in a balanced Cali Chardonnay. Nose has beautiful pear juice, a little char from the oak, but not too much, and a wet clay-like earthy note. Round and balanced in the mouth. Persistent finish. Comparable to a good Pouilly-Fuisse or Saint Veran.
1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2018Oak and malo, but a great representation of region and winemaking.
Oak and malo, but a great representation of region and winemaking.
1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 20182015 vintage. Intense nose with pineapple and flowers, Concentrated fruit, great acidity, perfectly integrated oak and exceptional complexity for this price range. Very good length too.
2015 vintage. Intense nose with pineapple and flowers, Concentrated fruit, great acidity, perfectly integrated oak and exceptional complexity for this price range. Very good length too.
1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2017Minerals, bright lemon, great acidity, some salt.
Minerals, bright lemon, great acidity, some salt.
Jul 25th, 2022Pleasant surprise. Lemon pie, light on the butter. Pineapple too.
Pleasant surprise. Lemon pie, light on the butter. Pineapple too.
Apr 18th, 2020Definitely some malo and a little oak, but it’s still restrained compared to your stereotypical CA chard. In my mind, that’s a good thing. Paired well with a simple roast chicken.
Definitely some malo and a little oak, but it’s still restrained compared to your stereotypical CA chard. In my mind, that’s a good thing. Paired well with a simple roast chicken.
Jan 31st, 2020Thanks Reubs!
May 13th, 2019Thank you, Deb!
Mar 26th, 2019Crisp and yummy
Mar 16th, 2019Pretty close to balance for Central Coast
Pretty close to balance for Central Coast
Jan 10th, 2019