Guenoc

1888 California Chardonnay

8.432 ratings
8.12 pro ratings
Guenoc Valley, North 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
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Sipping Fine Wine

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.

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.

Jun 8th, 2017
Sue Mohle

So much oak

So much oak

Feb 20th, 2015
Paul Weil

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.

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.

Jul 24th, 2014
Matthew Sparling

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

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

Aug 12th, 2022
Dani

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

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

Aug 1st, 2020
Shane

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

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

Mar 22nd, 2018
Jacob Perez

Fizzy and bitter and sharp on the tongue.

Fizzy and bitter and sharp on the tongue.

Oct 21st, 2017
Timothy Greenberg

Nice cheap Chardonnay - does the Chardonnay trick

Nice cheap Chardonnay - does the Chardonnay trick

Nov 23rd, 2014
Nanci. Robbeloth

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

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

Jul 22nd, 2014
Roberta Zaluski

Buttery

Jun 27th, 2016