Clos Pepe Estate

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

9.225 ratings

8.91 pro ratings

Sta. Rita Hills, 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

8.9

Wonderful representation of St. Rita Hills at SF School of Wine

Wonderful representation of St. Rita Hills at SF School of Wine

Nov 9th, 2014

8.8

Holding up nicely

Holding up nicely

Apr 22nd, 2019

8.5

Bottle a little off. Usually very good.

Bottle a little off. Usually very good.

May 14th, 2018

9.3

Much better bottle than last night.

Much better bottle than last night.

Apr 5th, 2018

9.0

Very Chablis-like

Very Chablis-like

Apr 4th, 2018

9.2

Barrel fermented. Some oak when compared to 2013

Barrel fermented. Some oak when compared to 2013

Jul 3rd, 2017

9.9

Unreal

Unreal

Jul 28th, 2016

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

9.6

'Barrel-Fermented' is a beautifully aromatic Chardonnay. Rich vanilla and dusty minerals, with a persistent finish. Cos Pepe never disappoints

'Barrel-Fermented' is a beautifully aromatic Chardonnay. Rich vanilla and dusty minerals, with a persistent finish. Cos Pepe never disappoints

Apr 8th, 2016

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

9.5

The 'homage to Chablis' is meant to show the reductive side of Chardonnay winemaking. Rich and 'springy', great presence of minerality on the finish.

The 'homage to Chablis' is meant to show the reductive side of Chardonnay winemaking. Rich and 'springy', great presence of minerality on the finish.

Apr 8th, 2016

9.0

Speaks to the beauty of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA , the 2012 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay is crisp & refreshing

Speaks to the beauty of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA , the 2012 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay is crisp & refreshing

Apr 3rd, 2016