Gnarly Head

California Chardonnay

8.417 ratings
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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
Brian Ager

A toasty Chardonnay throughout with a nose of yellow apple and toasted pear. Toastiness continues on the pallate with flavors of lemon zest, burnt carmel, and a touch of sweet vanilla. However, this wine would benefit with a bit more fruit and freshness. The sweetness did help it pair well with spicy chicken fajitas on a rainy Tuesday night! ($9) [9/18/18]

A toasty Chardonnay throughout with a nose of yellow apple and toasted pear. Toastiness continues on the pallate with flavors of lemon zest, burnt carmel, and a touch of sweet vanilla. However, this wine would benefit with a bit more fruit and freshness. The sweetness did help it pair well with spicy chicken fajitas on a rainy Tuesday night! ($9) [9/18/18]

2 people found it helpfulSep 18th, 2018
Katie

A little sweet. Would have liked more fruit character.

A little sweet. Would have liked more fruit character.

Jul 4th, 2018
Amanda Barth

Slightly acidic. Good for the price. Notes of crisp apple and warm honey.

Slightly acidic. Good for the price. Notes of crisp apple and warm honey.

Dec 31st, 2017
Emily Douglas

with wood fire pizza vegetable delight 👍

with wood fire pizza vegetable delight 👍

Nov 11th, 2017
Matt Mason

Apple, pear, oak

Apple, pear, oak

Oct 29th, 2017
AlexP

$20/2 bevmo. Harsh not a good stand alone wine.

$20/2 bevmo. Harsh not a good stand alone wine.

Sep 7th, 2017
Brenda Lambert

No oak. Ok if priced right.

No oak. Ok if priced right.

Jun 18th, 2017
Kevin Berkowitz

For the price this is nice wine. Hints of apple, pear, citrus & vanilla. Not to sweet & no oak. Slightly to sweet with Halibut.

For the price this is nice wine. Hints of apple, pear, citrus & vanilla. Not to sweet & no oak. Slightly to sweet with Halibut.

May 2nd, 2017
James Mosman

Good. Packed a punch. Enjoyed it.

Good. Packed a punch. Enjoyed it.

Mar 19th, 2017
bd3
7.5

Growing bitterness, slightly dry with an alcohol bite. Mild buttery texture

Growing bitterness, slightly dry with an alcohol bite. Mild buttery texture

Oct 22nd, 2016