Fess Parker

Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

8.99 ratings

-no pro ratings

Santa Maria Valley, 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

9.1

The aromatic nose shows yellow apple, pear, hint of ripe star fruits, subtle vanilla and brioche, and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity and generous texture. Good depth and tension. Saline-tinged medium finish.

Could use another 4-5 years of bottle aging, but this offers a good snapshot of the excellent 2023 vintage as well as the iconic vineyard.

The aromatic nose shows yellow apple, pear, hint of ripe star fruits, subtle vanilla and brioche, and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity and generous texture. Good depth and tension. Saline-tinged medium finish.

Could use another 4-5 years of bottle aging, but this offers a good snapshot of the excellent 2023 vintage as well as the iconic vineyard.

Feb 24th, 2026

8.9

06.13.2020
Nago

06.13.2020
Nago

Jun 16th, 2020

8.9

Great wine with the turkey. Smooth, subtle vanilla.

Great wine with the turkey. Smooth, subtle vanilla.

Dec 1st, 2019

8.9

5.28.2019

5.28.2019

Jun 1st, 2019

8.6

Horst had this 3 years ago

Horst had this 3 years ago

Nov 21st, 2023

8.7

Horst had this 3 years ago

Horst had this 3 years ago

Jun 17th, 2023

8.7

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Horst had this 3 years ago

Jan 22nd, 2023

Lynne Weatherly

9.2

Lynne had this 8 years ago

Lynne had this 8 years ago

Jul 9th, 2018

8.8

Patsy had this 10 years ago

Patsy had this 10 years ago

May 31st, 2016