Dierberg

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

8.911 ratings
8.62 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

8.5

I think a little less oak would have made this more interesting even though 500l barrels . Lemon zest , buttery ....

I think a little less oak would have made this more interesting even though 500l barrels . Lemon zest , buttery ....

Apr 25th, 2016
Ed Lehrman

Drinkable but not exciting. Could use more integration btwn oak and fruit, and less oak overall.

Drinkable but not exciting. Could use more integration btwn oak and fruit, and less oak overall.

Sep 20th, 2015
Martin Mills

While no one would accuse it of subtlety, there's lots of craft here. Mineral, oak, citrus fruit, a whiff of smoke. It all hangs together well, medium to full bodied. Went nicely with seafood pasta but I think it would really shine cutting through something creamy. Retails for $50 at lcbo, which is on the high side but I've paid more for lesser wines; decent value for a California Chardonnay, perhaps because the appellation is not that well known.

While no one would accuse it of subtlety, there's lots of craft here. Mineral, oak, citrus fruit, a whiff of smoke. It all hangs together well, medium to full bodied. Went nicely with seafood pasta but I think it would really shine cutting through something creamy. Retails for $50 at lcbo, which is on the high side but I've paid more for lesser wines; decent value for a California Chardonnay, perhaps because the appellation is not that well known.

Feb 4th, 2017
GrapeXplorer

It's OK if you like the malo and oak. Running $86 on a local wine list.

It's OK if you like the malo and oak. Running $86 on a local wine list.

Oct 3rd, 2016
WC Fields

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