Donnachadh Family Wines LLC

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

9.118 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, 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
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

So good again.

So good again.

Apr 2nd, 2026
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Chablis esque in a great way. Very stemmy nose. Interesting and somewhat different.

Chablis esque in a great way. Very stemmy nose. Interesting and somewhat different.

Mar 2nd, 2026
Brandon Boesch

I think this is the estate Chardonnay vs. the st. Rita hills. Somewhat confusing. Anyway this is amazing right now. Nose of cream, lemon, peach. Palate is coated by creaminess, lemon and orange galore, stone fruit, nectarine mostly, there’s a salinity that’s so nice. It definitely gets into sea water and lemongrass at the end, but this is overall a more creamy and brioche wine. So complex. One of my favorite chards in recent memory.

I think this is the estate Chardonnay vs. the st. Rita hills. Somewhat confusing. Anyway this is amazing right now. Nose of cream, lemon, peach. Palate is coated by creaminess, lemon and orange galore, stone fruit, nectarine mostly, there’s a salinity that’s so nice. It definitely gets into sea water and lemongrass at the end, but this is overall a more creamy and brioche wine. So complex. One of my favorite chards in recent memory.

2 people found it helpfulMar 14th, 2024
Chris MacLean

2 for 2

2 for 2

1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2024
ESF
9.2

High end domestic Pouilly Fuisse - a real treat!

High end domestic Pouilly Fuisse - a real treat!

1 person found it helpfulOct 12th, 2024
Chris MacLean

New producer for me. Very impressive.

New producer for me. Very impressive.

1 person found it helpfulJun 16th, 2024
Brandon Boesch

Definitely on the Chablis and champagne side of Chardonnay. Nose has hay, lemon, sour grass, peach, pear, passion fruit. Palate is more typical of chard with lemon, cream, grass, stone fruit. A hint of tropical fruit. Pretty long finish. I like this better than the estate.

Definitely on the Chablis and champagne side of Chardonnay. Nose has hay, lemon, sour grass, peach, pear, passion fruit. Palate is more typical of chard with lemon, cream, grass, stone fruit. A hint of tropical fruit. Pretty long finish. I like this better than the estate.

1 person found it helpfulMar 9th, 2023
Jason Keefer

Would have never pegged this for a chard if tasted blind. More French but not with the acidity, I would have guessed a Rhone white blend. Honeysuckle on the nose and tart apple in the mouth.

Would have never pegged this for a chard if tasted blind. More French but not with the acidity, I would have guessed a Rhone white blend. Honeysuckle on the nose and tart apple in the mouth.

Mar 30th, 2023
Matt Grauwiler

Matt had this 4 days ago

Matt had this 4 days ago

Jul 4th, 2026
Igor Andronov

Igor had this 6 months ago

Igor had this 6 months ago

Jan 9th, 2026