Foley Estates

Two Sisters Courtney's Vineyard Chardonnay

8.932 ratings
8.75 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
Isaac Pirolo

Fascinating. I could instantly tell this was suffering from premox and/or less than ideal storage and most likely both (release price was $55 and I paid $4, so give me a break). It took a little while to put my finger on it, but this was extraordinarily reminiscent of the 1985 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires. I bought a case of the Millenaires about 5-6 years ago and blew through it, mainly because only half the bottles showed well, so I was opening a couple at a time. This is almost a spitting image of one of those 85's that was flat. Rich golden color, lots of white-wine sautéed mushrooms, a distinctively nutty pastry, and some faded tropical fruit with a notable Madeira quality.

Fascinating. I could instantly tell this was suffering from premox and/or less than ideal storage and most likely both (release price was $55 and I paid $4, so give me a break). It took a little while to put my finger on it, but this was extraordinarily reminiscent of the 1985 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires. I bought a case of the Millenaires about 5-6 years ago and blew through it, mainly because only half the bottles showed well, so I was opening a couple at a time. This is almost a spitting image of one of those 85's that was flat. Rich golden color, lots of white-wine sautéed mushrooms, a distinctively nutty pastry, and some faded tropical fruit with a notable Madeira quality.

Oct 10th, 2016
Bryant Bickel

Balance in the oak for its style which is a blue hair special

Balance in the oak for its style which is a blue hair special

Aug 9th, 2015
John Wight

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

7.1

Proof that certain Cali chards can't age, not undrinkable, but showing lots of wood tannins and oak. Not south fruit

Proof that certain Cali chards can't age, not undrinkable, but showing lots of wood tannins and oak. Not south fruit

Dec 16th, 2013
Eric Adams

Not bad for $27.

Not bad for $27.

Apr 20th, 2018
Doug Boatman

Nice chard but a little overpriced for what it is. 2014 vintage. Crisp oak not overpowering . But typical California chard.

Nice chard but a little overpriced for what it is. 2014 vintage. Crisp oak not overpowering . But typical California chard.

Jan 29th, 2018
Ian Shive

Too much oak masking otherwise bitter flavor and burnt undertones. Drinkable but not my first choice.

Too much oak masking otherwise bitter flavor and burnt undertones. Drinkable but not my first choice.

Dec 25th, 2017
Greg Martinez

Initially dark smoker notes. On the nose almost like bacon.

Initially dark smoker notes. On the nose almost like bacon.

Aug 30th, 2017
Susan Weinroth

TPC 19 happy hour wine - delish oaky everything I love

TPC 19 happy hour wine - delish oaky everything I love

Jul 1st, 2015
Julie Baker

Quite lovely. Good balance of fruity and buttery.

Quite lovely. Good balance of fruity and buttery.

Jan 6th, 2015
Mark Mannebach

Excellent Chard from Santa Rita Hills region. Two Sisters is too Chard from Lincourt

Excellent Chard from Santa Rita Hills region. Two Sisters is too Chard from Lincourt

Aug 13th, 2014