Gainey Vineyard

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

8.653 ratings
8.612 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
Stacey Jaros

Sweeter than I was hoping for in a chardonnay.

Sweeter than I was hoping for in a chardonnay.

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2014
Eric Hwang

Aromas are tight, with some hazelnut. Clean and precise flavors of apple and pear. Just buttery enough, but could use a bit more acidity.

Aromas are tight, with some hazelnut. Clean and precise flavors of apple and pear. Just buttery enough, but could use a bit more acidity.

Apr 8th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

This is one of the first wineries in this region

This is one of the first wineries in this region

Mar 19th, 2014
Thomas Weston

Good balance, some oak, some Malo. Apple and hints toward tropical nose.

Good balance, some oak, some Malo. Apple and hints toward tropical nose.

Feb 20th, 2014
K Brooks

Very nice with chicken ($15 w/ discount)

Very nice with chicken ($15 w/ discount)

Aug 26th, 2019
Koulwhip143

Dutch Apple pie with a hint of burnt popcorn and gas fumes on the backend for palate tasting. Medium weight falls short on expectation and price for me. Wouldn’t buy it again.

Dutch Apple pie with a hint of burnt popcorn and gas fumes on the backend for palate tasting. Medium weight falls short on expectation and price for me. Wouldn’t buy it again.

Apr 18th, 2018
Howard Burkett

Lovely wine from a lovely friend.

Lovely wine from a lovely friend.

Mar 3rd, 2017
Lola Wingate

I think I bought it at Costco. Probably $18.00 range not sure good. I'd buy again.

I think I bought it at Costco. Probably $18.00 range not sure good. I'd buy again.

Dec 19th, 2016
Jeff Ryan

It's growing on me. Terrible start though.

It's growing on me. Terrible start though.

Jul 13th, 2016
Candace Henderson

Tasted awful

Tasted awful

Nov 8th, 2014