Fetzer Vineyards
Sundial California Chardonnay
California, USA
Pale gold in color.
On the nose citrus, limes, bitter herbs, oak, vanilla, spices, tropical fruits, pineapples, vegetables, grapefruits and white pepper.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with green apples, oak, vanilla, lemons, citrus, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light tropical fruits and black pepper.
This is a nice surprise. This simple California Chardonnay is oaky with nice citrus notes, and not too bitter on the ending. Showing a creamy mouthfeel yet still refreshing.
A good wine to sip on by the pool. Better when chilled.
Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. I paired it with stuffed grape leaves.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
86 points.
$8.
Pale gold in color.
On the nose citrus, limes, bitter herbs, oak, vanilla, spices, tropical fruits, pineapples, vegetables, grapefruits and white pepper.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with green apples, oak, vanilla, lemons, citrus, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light tropical fruits and black pepper.
This is a nice surprise. This simple California Chardonnay is oaky with nice citrus notes, and not too bitter on the ending. Showing a creamy mouthfeel yet still refreshing.
A good wine to sip on by the pool. Better when chilled.
Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. I paired it with stuffed grape leaves.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
86 points.
$8.
Aromas of overripe bananas which carry on to the pallate which also includes hints of pineapple. However the wine is lacking freshness or brightness, and finishes with a tinge of ethanol. Best drunk when ice cold to mask some of the obvious faults. ($4) [1/9/18] #weekdaywine
Aromas of overripe bananas which carry on to the pallate which also includes hints of pineapple. However the wine is lacking freshness or brightness, and finishes with a tinge of ethanol. Best drunk when ice cold to mask some of the obvious faults. ($4) [1/9/18] #weekdaywine
2 people found it helpfulJan 10th, 2018This Chardonnay is lacking in freshness and comes through rather dull and faded. Aroma and pallate of overripened tropical fruit with a slight oak influence and a bit too much ethanol on the finish. Paired as the cooking wine with tonight's pasta dish: "Paccheri all'Amatriciana". ($4) [11/20/17]
This Chardonnay is lacking in freshness and comes through rather dull and faded. Aroma and pallate of overripened tropical fruit with a slight oak influence and a bit too much ethanol on the finish. Paired as the cooking wine with tonight's pasta dish: "Paccheri all'Amatriciana". ($4) [11/20/17]
2 people found it helpfulNov 21st, 2017
Simple wine with sweet stone fruit aromas carries to palate with ripe apple and pineapple flavors. Nothing harsh about this wine which should please a crowd at a party or BBQ. Not complex, drink now. Good value.
Simple wine with sweet stone fruit aromas carries to palate with ripe apple and pineapple flavors. Nothing harsh about this wine which should please a crowd at a party or BBQ. Not complex, drink now. Good value.
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2018
Not my favorite chardonnay. I prefer a more oak filled buttery blend.
Not my favorite chardonnay. I prefer a more oak filled buttery blend.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2015Boring sweetish wine with a bitter aftertaste. Avoid. 2015 vintage.
Boring sweetish wine with a bitter aftertaste. Avoid. 2015 vintage.
Dec 12th, 2016
Light oak with balanced fruit.
Light oak with balanced fruit.
Oct 20th, 2015
Hint of apple, pear and tropical fruit. Slightly acidic. Decent value however.
Hint of apple, pear and tropical fruit. Slightly acidic. Decent value however.
Mar 31st, 2020