Croix Estate

Narrow Gauge Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.417 ratings
9.41 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Ron R
9.4

This is a new one for me, which was suggest by @Paul T- Huntington Beach - thanks bud.
This is a great Russian River example from Kirk Venge. Beautiful, vibrant nose of roasted almonds and honey. Palate is textured and focused. I’m serious when I say this mirrors aspects of Aubert’s appellation bottlings. Give this stunner a whirl. Sourced from Last Bottle at a competitive price.

This is a new one for me, which was suggest by @Paul T- Huntington Beach - thanks bud.
This is a great Russian River example from Kirk Venge. Beautiful, vibrant nose of roasted almonds and honey. Palate is textured and focused. I’m serious when I say this mirrors aspects of Aubert’s appellation bottlings. Give this stunner a whirl. Sourced from Last Bottle at a competitive price.

Jul 31st, 2020
Charles Butler

Charles had this 5 years ago

Charles had this 5 years ago

2 people found it helpfulJul 19th, 2019
Charles Butler

Charles had this 5 years ago

Charles had this 5 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 19th, 2019
Sweetie Saurus

Drank the 2015, it was very smooth, refreshing, divine

Drank the 2015, it was very smooth, refreshing, divine

1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2018
A Cork in the Road

Toasty, rich mouthfeel with prominent oak and honey-like texture. Very Californian, and very memorable. Paired it with salmon and pesto pasta - perfection.

Toasty, rich mouthfeel with prominent oak and honey-like texture. Very Californian, and very memorable. Paired it with salmon and pesto pasta - perfection.

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2018
Paul T HB


5 Vineyard blend of Chardonnay 14.5 abv, Kirk Venge project. Popped straight off the truck
Morelli lane
Dutton ranch
Floodgate
Bacigalupe
Ritchie


5 Vineyard blend of Chardonnay 14.5 abv, Kirk Venge project. Popped straight off the truck
Morelli lane
Dutton ranch
Floodgate
Bacigalupe
Ritchie

1 person found it helpfulOct 18th, 2017
Michael Walker

This is the Croix Richard Dinner vineyard/Sonoma. Not a big fan, super oaky

This is the Croix Richard Dinner vineyard/Sonoma. Not a big fan, super oaky

Jan 16th, 2024
John Milleson

Has become our favorite Chardonnay

Has become our favorite Chardonnay

Oct 6th, 2020
Paul T HB

Off the truck & out of the freezer. Definitely has that Aubert flavor flave. Half price sale makes it even more satisfying.
Let this rest and you can definitely take it up a point or 2

Off the truck & out of the freezer. Definitely has that Aubert flavor flave. Half price sale makes it even more satisfying.
Let this rest and you can definitely take it up a point or 2

Aug 4th, 2020
Laith A

Outstanding Chardonnay by Venge!! So good!!

Outstanding Chardonnay by Venge!! So good!!

Aug 2nd, 2020