Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.0105 ratings
9.017 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Matthew Horbund

You were crisp tropical mango, papaya, and pineapple mixed with baked apple. You had Medium+ acidity, with a smokey minerality that shows off your French oak influence. Your finish was nice, and you'll go nicely with my grilled snapper for dinner. Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2010 - Napa Valley. 40% new French oak, no malo.

You were crisp tropical mango, papaya, and pineapple mixed with baked apple. You had Medium+ acidity, with a smokey minerality that shows off your French oak influence. Your finish was nice, and you'll go nicely with my grilled snapper for dinner. Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2010 - Napa Valley. 40% new French oak, no malo.

1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2014
Grgich Hills

Iconic Chardonnay from Grgich Hills Estate.

Iconic Chardonnay from Grgich Hills Estate.

1 person found it helpfulDec 19th, 2013
Denis Roudenko

17/20 (94/100)

17/20 (94/100)

Jun 20th, 2014
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.5

Old school

Old school

Jun 5th, 2014
Francoise Gouges

Balanced and delightful with roasted chicken!

Balanced and delightful with roasted chicken!

Dec 1st, 2013
Tommy Fogarty

Owner Thomas Fogarty Winery

8.9

No ML.

No ML.

May 30th, 2013
Michael Seely

2010, found it and liked it

2010, found it and liked it

Nov 26th, 2017
Erika Speelman

I got this for $10 on close out because of the vintage being old (2010. It's now 2017). That being said, the wine still held a bright acidity and minerality, but I feel that the fruit flavors were in decline. All that was left were some green apple and a bit of pineapple in the palate. The wine was certainly acceptable, but not memorable. Well worth the $10 though (usually runs 25-30 ish).

I got this for $10 on close out because of the vintage being old (2010. It's now 2017). That being said, the wine still held a bright acidity and minerality, but I feel that the fruit flavors were in decline. All that was left were some green apple and a bit of pineapple in the palate. The wine was certainly acceptable, but not memorable. Well worth the $10 though (usually runs 25-30 ish).

Jan 29th, 2017
Robert Hughes

Not as good as I wanted it to be.

Not as good as I wanted it to be.

Dec 25th, 2016
Tobin Spratte

Forward aromas of peaches, tangerines, and tropical fruits backed by subtler notes of caramel, chalk, clay, and sea spray. Lovely finish that lasts.

Forward aromas of peaches, tangerines, and tropical fruits backed by subtler notes of caramel, chalk, clay, and sea spray. Lovely finish that lasts.

Aug 25th, 2016