La Cruz Vineyard Chardonnay

Popped and poured; consumed over two days; best showing on Day 2. Loads of tropical fruit, citrus, kiwi, Juicy Fruit™️, and wet stone on the nose. On the palate, star fruit, overripe pineapple, citrus and minerals...but mostly fruit. Medium acid. Long finish. Bottle No. 951

This is a very tasty Chardonnay from Sonoma County. Showing light oak, citrus, lemons, apples, pears and spices.

This 4 year old is drinking very nicely now, better than last year.

Light and airy with great balance and mouthfeel. This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is delicious.

Aged in neutral French oak barrels for 12 months. Only 75 cases were produced.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$40.

Light straw in color with a golden hue.

Fruity on the nose with oak, vanilla, citrus, honeysuckle, spices, herbs, light grass, red apples, pears, grapefruits, white pepper and light tropical fruits.

Medium plus in body, refreshing and buttery, with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with vanilla, citrus, lemons, apples, melons, bitter vegetables, herbs, toasted oak, honey and black pepper.

Medium plus on the finish with bitter almonds and spices.

This is a nice Chardonnay from Sonoma County. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. A little Oaky for me, though. Last vintage (2015) was better in my opinion.

This Single Vineyard Chardonnay was aged for 12 months in neutral French Oak barrels, but I still feel a lot of Oak. A very small production of 75 cases. A good quality wine.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$40.

Straw in color with a golden hue.

Fruity nose of citrus, tropical fruits, lemons, pineapples, bananas, kiwis, melons, yellow apples, light vanilla, wood, light spices and white pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Refreshing, smooth and buttery.

Dry on the palate with lemons, cream, apples, pears, melons, citrus, oak, vanilla, spices and light black pepper.

Nice length on the finish with almonds and limes.

This is a very nice Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing mild complexity and a great mouthfeel, without the expected over oaked palate.

This is a good quality, single Vineyard Chardonnay. Mouth coating and creamy.

Aged for 12 months in neutral French oak barrels. A very small production of 51 cases were made.

I paired it with soft and hard cheeses and great company.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

Lovely fruit/oak/acid balance.
Flawless, clean.

Bright fruit forward Chardonnay with notes of green apple, citrus and the slightest hint of french oak. Mouthfeel is amazing and luscious with a smooth finish.