1888 California Chardonnay

From 1888 to 1906 the Guenoc Estate was owned by actress and vintner Lillie Langtry, who vowed to make the finest claret. Today, the George Watts' portrait of Lillie Langtry has become the famous cameo trademark of Guenoc wines. Straw yellow with stone fruit aromas and oak spice. On the palate apple and hints of peach flavors with some vanilla spice. Big acidity, a bit harsh with an alcohol presence. Pass, not worth it. Tasting Sample.

So much oak

Crisp and smooth with little oak and less butter. More like a Pinot Grigio than a Chard. This was a great accompaniment to turkey burgers with baby kale salad and sweet potato fries.

Kind of a no flavor Chardonnay. Nothing really great or bad. Kind of blah. No oak, no butter, little fruit flavors.

Has more of a bite than I expected: stone fruit aroma, mineral finish, definitely more reminiscent of a Sauv Blanc than a Chard.

Smell is ok, but taste is very smooth with a touch of sweetness.

Fizzy and bitter and sharp on the tongue.

Nice cheap Chardonnay - does the Chardonnay trick

Enjoyed this wine with cheese and crackers. Not too oaky. Easy to sip.

Buttery