Côtière

Murmur Vineyard Chardonnay

9.510 ratings
9.35 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, 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
Cameron Porter

2013. Great example of Santa Maria Chardonnay. Lemon zest, just-ripe peach, and green apple overlay a pronounced impression of minerality. Deft use of oak that lifts the aromatics and texture rather than overwhelming it, adding subtle notes of toast and cinnamon to the finish. Singularly Santa Maria; stands head to head with something like Hanzell or Mount Eden but never sacrifices its strong sense of place.

2013. Great example of Santa Maria Chardonnay. Lemon zest, just-ripe peach, and green apple overlay a pronounced impression of minerality. Deft use of oak that lifts the aromatics and texture rather than overwhelming it, adding subtle notes of toast and cinnamon to the finish. Singularly Santa Maria; stands head to head with something like Hanzell or Mount Eden but never sacrifices its strong sense of place.

Dec 1st, 2015
Jami Blaauw-Hara

Complex and not oaky but big like a Chardonnay.

Complex and not oaky but big like a Chardonnay.

May 25th, 2018
Michael Genn

Back to Leroi barrels for the 15 and it really shows. Going to be up there with the 13

Back to Leroi barrels for the 15 and it really shows. Going to be up there with the 13

Jul 26th, 2017
Michael Genn

One of my all time favorite Chardonnays

One of my all time favorite Chardonnays

Feb 26th, 2017
John Berghoff

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Mar 2nd, 2017
John Berghoff

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Oct 19th, 2016
Sean Genn

Sean had this 9 years ago

Sean had this 9 years ago

Dec 26th, 2015
Mike Sinor

Mike had this 9 years ago

Mike had this 9 years ago

Dec 18th, 2015
Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

Bob had this 10 years ago

Bob had this 10 years ago

May 30th, 2015
Michael Genn

Michael had this 9 years ago

Michael had this 9 years ago

Nov 27th, 2015