Grayson Cellars

Lot 11 California Chardonnay

8.7114 ratings
8.510 pro ratings
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
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

7.4

Out of balance. Tastes like mango and oak shavings. #graysoncellars #chardonnay #california #ctbucklinwine

Out of balance. Tastes like mango and oak shavings. #graysoncellars #chardonnay #california #ctbucklinwine

Jul 22nd, 2017
Ed Matthews

To quote another person who tasted with me, "this tastes exactly like what people think Chardonnay should taste like." Full on big buttery malolactic nose, pleasant enough mid-palate, but simple. No faults. Not my style, but I could sell 1 million bottles of this year.

To quote another person who tasted with me, "this tastes exactly like what people think Chardonnay should taste like." Full on big buttery malolactic nose, pleasant enough mid-palate, but simple. No faults. Not my style, but I could sell 1 million bottles of this year.

1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2014
Meredith R

Great, traditional buttery Chardonnay

Great, traditional buttery Chardonnay

1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2013
Brad Mate

Quintessential Cali Chard. ripe peaches with butter... and smooth smooth smooth.

Quintessential Cali Chard. ripe peaches with butter... and smooth smooth smooth.

Dec 24th, 2015
Ken Pearlman

District Prestige Manager for Metro NY Treasury Wine Estates (TWE)

8.5

Perfect example of what California appellation Chard should be. Not overly oaked or "Chateau 2 by 4" as I like to say, which is surprising.

Perfect example of what California appellation Chard should be. Not overly oaked or "Chateau 2 by 4" as I like to say, which is surprising.

Jun 13th, 2015
Matt Sterr

Light with peach and apricot.

Light with peach and apricot.

Apr 28th, 2015
Lori K
8.2

Grape fruit which is odd for a Chardonnay.. it was ok, but not what we expected

Grape fruit which is odd for a Chardonnay.. it was ok, but not what we expected

Jun 8th, 2020
Martin Sahlberg

My wife liked it and she is not found of chardonnay.

My wife liked it and she is not found of chardonnay.

Oct 11th, 2015
Lori K
9.0

Great fruit, well balanced. Had taste of vanilla on end. Unique taste. Lori liked less than Todd

Great fruit, well balanced. Had taste of vanilla on end. Unique taste. Lori liked less than Todd

May 19th, 2019
Michele Weaver

Tasting around the room - dry pine - light in the legs - slight oaky flavor - it would pair well with food - actually I like this Chardonnay it’s not dry and has a lovely fruit and nut wine -!good sipping wine - very pleasant to the palate-smooth with floral hints well balanced-would go well with oily fishes like tuna or peanut butter sandwiches!

Tasting around the room - dry pine - light in the legs - slight oaky flavor - it would pair well with food - actually I like this Chardonnay it’s not dry and has a lovely fruit and nut wine -!good sipping wine - very pleasant to the palate-smooth with floral hints well balanced-would go well with oily fishes like tuna or peanut butter sandwiches!

Sep 4th, 2018