District 7
Monterey Chardonnay
Monterey, Central Coast, California, USA
13.5% alcohol. Rich pineapple, butter and vanilla aromas. There is a romantic earthy fogginess (do foggy days have a smell, I think so). Buttery, cream soda flavours and I think the oak is imparting a little tannin. Some acidity, there is a bit of sweetness but the richness is reasonably balanced.
13.5% alcohol. Rich pineapple, butter and vanilla aromas. There is a romantic earthy fogginess (do foggy days have a smell, I think so). Buttery, cream soda flavours and I think the oak is imparting a little tannin. Some acidity, there is a bit of sweetness but the richness is reasonably balanced.
Dec 15th, 2021
Yellow in color with a golden hue.
Strong nose of citrus, oak, vanilla, spices, black pepper, yellow apples and over ripened pears.
Full-bodied and buttery with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with citrus, vanilla, oak, spices, yellow apples, pears, pineapple and lemons.
Tangy on the finish.
This is a nice oaky chardonnay from Monterey, California.
Good by itself or with food and a nice everyday wine. Even though an oaky chardonnay is not my favorite, I enjoyed it.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
87 points.
$18.
Yellow in color with a golden hue.
Strong nose of citrus, oak, vanilla, spices, black pepper, yellow apples and over ripened pears.
Full-bodied and buttery with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with citrus, vanilla, oak, spices, yellow apples, pears, pineapple and lemons.
Tangy on the finish.
This is a nice oaky chardonnay from Monterey, California.
Good by itself or with food and a nice everyday wine. Even though an oaky chardonnay is not my favorite, I enjoyed it.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
87 points.
$18.
Recent pretending I was an 80’s party girl activities have included Madonna dance parties (get into the groove) and rice cakes (to counteract excess Chardonnay with malo and oak but DAMN I love this “diet” food). And also 80s vibes from aforementioned Chard. Toasty okay Chard. But this is TASTY Cali Chardonnay. Really. Well balanced.
Okay so felt a bit basic but...it is fun.
Bright. Full of bake-y apples and pears and lick of butter-vanilla bean streusel.
At first blush I was iffy but it but it usually takes a couple sips for my palate to acclimate. If after those two sips I’m like, nah...it’s not for me or obviously poor additive-laden quality and I move on. If after those first couple of sips I want more, I say yeah! Let’s see what happens.
This bottle may not be a marriage but could be enjoyable for a night or so. Similar to dating I suppose, jolly good for a casual date and sometimes that is what you are after.
Recent pretending I was an 80’s party girl activities have included Madonna dance parties (get into the groove) and rice cakes (to counteract excess Chardonnay with malo and oak but DAMN I love this “diet” food). And also 80s vibes from aforementioned Chard. Toasty okay Chard. But this is TASTY Cali Chardonnay. Really. Well balanced.
Okay so felt a bit basic but...it is fun.
Bright. Full of bake-y apples and pears and lick of butter-vanilla bean streusel.
At first blush I was iffy but it but it usually takes a couple sips for my palate to acclimate. If after those two sips I’m like, nah...it’s not for me or obviously poor additive-laden quality and I move on. If after those first couple of sips I want more, I say yeah! Let’s see what happens.
This bottle may not be a marriage but could be enjoyable for a night or so. Similar to dating I suppose, jolly good for a casual date and sometimes that is what you are after.
Golden warm color, medium to almost full body, buttery, nose, and nice citrus finish. Good buy for the money too.
Golden warm color, medium to almost full body, buttery, nose, and nice citrus finish. Good buy for the money too.
May 7th, 2020Pineapple, green apples. Great fruit, low acid, very pleasant. Great with cheese
Pineapple, green apples. Great fruit, low acid, very pleasant. Great with cheese
Sep 15th, 2019
Decent Chardonnay -- enjoying it with dinner not far from the wine's home in Monterey
Decent Chardonnay -- enjoying it with dinner not far from the wine's home in Monterey
Jun 12th, 2017
Enjoyable Chardonnay for someone who typically doesn't gravitate towards them
Enjoyable Chardonnay for someone who typically doesn't gravitate towards them
Dec 21st, 2016Very bland with little flavor. This is one you drink very cold and pound on the patio on a hot day.
Very bland with little flavor. This is one you drink very cold and pound on the patio on a hot day.
Jul 2nd, 2016