Dark Horse Wines

The Original California Chardonnay

8.5497 ratings
8.48 pro ratings
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
Matt Healy

TJ buttery chard go-to - creamy mouthfeel, toasted oak

TJ buttery chard go-to - creamy mouthfeel, toasted oak

8 people found it helpfulOct 29th, 2014
Dan E
8.0

Foe the price, OK.

Foe the price, OK.

4 people found it helpfulOct 1st, 2015
Jeremy Forsythe

Descent Oak, Pie, Sour Apple and Lemon flavor coming forth.. A little harsh and burn alcohol feeling. Overall a good entry at a decent price point.

Descent Oak, Pie, Sour Apple and Lemon flavor coming forth.. A little harsh and burn alcohol feeling. Overall a good entry at a decent price point.

2 people found it helpfulApr 18th, 2016
"Odedi"

Pale lemon in color with a golden tint.

Fruity nose with citrus, lemons, light vanilla, toasted oak, peaches, apricots and light spices.

Full bodied and refreshing with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, grapefruits, citrus, spices, vanilla, wood, minerals, cream and white pepper.

Nice length on the finish with limes and bitter almonds.

This California Chardonnay is nice and refreshing. Well-balanced and simple. Showing some oak notes, but not overwhelming at all.

Enjoyable by itself or with food. A good sipping wine by the porch, or pool, if properly chilled. A little bitter on the ending, though.

I paired it with an assortment of creamy cheeses.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

Pale lemon in color with a golden tint.

Fruity nose with citrus, lemons, light vanilla, toasted oak, peaches, apricots and light spices.

Full bodied and refreshing with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, grapefruits, citrus, spices, vanilla, wood, minerals, cream and white pepper.

Nice length on the finish with limes and bitter almonds.

This California Chardonnay is nice and refreshing. Well-balanced and simple. Showing some oak notes, but not overwhelming at all.

Enjoyable by itself or with food. A good sipping wine by the porch, or pool, if properly chilled. A little bitter on the ending, though.

I paired it with an assortment of creamy cheeses.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

1 person found it helpfulAug 14th, 2017
Magen Ellis

Noine! Bouquet of apple and pear. Notes of toasted oak and caramel. Lingering finish. Well-balanced. Outstanding value.

Noine! Bouquet of apple and pear. Notes of toasted oak and caramel. Lingering finish. Well-balanced. Outstanding value.

1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2017
David Hunter

Okay, not too flavorful

Okay, not too flavorful

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2016
Heidi Wang

Apple pie, lemon zest, velvety smooth

Apple pie, lemon zest, velvety smooth

1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2015
Therese Babcock

Buy again

Buy again

1 person found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2015
Adam Reinhard

A surprising depth of flavor. Not a lot of acid, but enough fruit and flowers to keep it interesting.

A surprising depth of flavor. Not a lot of acid, but enough fruit and flowers to keep it interesting.

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2015
Kristen Wemer

Cheap, alcohol burn, slight chlorine taste. Under $10 at Trader Joes

Cheap, alcohol burn, slight chlorine taste. Under $10 at Trader Joes

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2014