Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay

9.0182 ratings
9.154 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Chardonnay
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9.2

The 2018 Chardonnay is such a gorgeous wine. Apricot, tangerine oil, butter, spice and a touch of reduction give the 2018 a decidedly exotic flair, but then the Santa Cruz Mountains minerality kicks in to frame things beautifully. Rich, textured and vibrant in the glass, the 2018 is a terrific wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2022)

The 2018 Chardonnay is such a gorgeous wine. Apricot, tangerine oil, butter, spice and a touch of reduction give the 2018 a decidedly exotic flair, but then the Santa Cruz Mountains minerality kicks in to frame things beautifully. Rich, textured and vibrant in the glass, the 2018 is a terrific wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2022)

Jul 15th, 2022
Josh Morgenthau

A little stinky reductive upon opening, resolving to quince and pineapple, but the nose remains pinched, mainly showing smoke and phenolic woody scents. Full bodied with robust acidity and oak tannins on the palate. Overwrought; just doesn’t come together.

A little stinky reductive upon opening, resolving to quince and pineapple, but the nose remains pinched, mainly showing smoke and phenolic woody scents. Full bodied with robust acidity and oak tannins on the palate. Overwrought; just doesn’t come together.

Apr 7th, 2021
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

Super elegant and on the lighter side. So Pratty and delicious. Sometimes we like this better than Mt. Eden.

Super elegant and on the lighter side. So Pratty and delicious. Sometimes we like this better than Mt. Eden.

2 people found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2020
Eric Grasser

Pre-baked Apple pie that you're just putting into the oven. Sour apple, pear, dough and cinnamon spice. Macadamia nut in the mouth. Holding true to my belief that 2013 is the best Chard vintage in the recent run

Pre-baked Apple pie that you're just putting into the oven. Sour apple, pear, dough and cinnamon spice. Macadamia nut in the mouth. Holding true to my belief that 2013 is the best Chard vintage in the recent run

2 people found it helpfulJul 21st, 2017
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen KC

California classic. A bit reduced maybe but really approachable. And delicious. Toast & terroir!

California classic. A bit reduced maybe but really approachable. And delicious. Toast & terroir!

2 people found it helpfulAug 17th, 2014
Eric

Elegant and delicious

Elegant and delicious

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2020
Matt Sterr

Lemon rind, dry earth. Burgundian style. Minimal oak. Balanced acidity.

Lemon rind, dry earth. Burgundian style. Minimal oak. Balanced acidity.

1 person found it helpfulMar 26th, 2019
Daron Watson

smoky toasted marshmallow, butterscotch, hard citrus candies

smoky toasted marshmallow, butterscotch, hard citrus candies

1 person found it helpfulApr 13th, 2018
Shengli Hu

Ripe citrus, baked apple, and pear. Canned peach, stewed stone fruits and a hint of tropical fruits. Medium (plus) minerality: stones and mushrooms. Relatively restrained use of oak: smoke.Gold with a hint of green. Diminished acidity.

Ripe citrus, baked apple, and pear. Canned peach, stewed stone fruits and a hint of tropical fruits. Medium (plus) minerality: stones and mushrooms. Relatively restrained use of oak: smoke.Gold with a hint of green. Diminished acidity.

1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2018
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

I wish all Cali chard was like this!

I wish all Cali chard was like this!

1 person found it helpfulSep 14th, 2016