Huge Bear

Chardonnay

8.825 ratings
8.75 pro ratings
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Elizabeth Smith

Chardonnay, unless from Burgundy, or made with little or no oak influence, is not a go-to wine for me. This was a gift from a friend. Huge Bear, the second label of Knights Bridge, makes this Sonoma Chardonnay that sees partial malolactic fermentation. It shows an interesting mélange of tree and tropical fruits, citrus, vanilla, caramel, and baking spices, with a creamy mouthfeel, yet noticeable acid. The label says a hint of bacon on the finish, but I haven't gotten that yet. I'll keep tasting.

Chardonnay, unless from Burgundy, or made with little or no oak influence, is not a go-to wine for me. This was a gift from a friend. Huge Bear, the second label of Knights Bridge, makes this Sonoma Chardonnay that sees partial malolactic fermentation. It shows an interesting mélange of tree and tropical fruits, citrus, vanilla, caramel, and baking spices, with a creamy mouthfeel, yet noticeable acid. The label says a hint of bacon on the finish, but I haven't gotten that yet. I'll keep tasting.

Aug 22nd, 2015
DelectableWino

Ok. Not my favorite Chardonnay but adequate representation of California style.

Ok. Not my favorite Chardonnay but adequate representation of California style.

May 16th, 2021
Marita G

it was fine, purchased at the tasting room. i was definitely drunk when i bought it

it was fine, purchased at the tasting room. i was definitely drunk when i bought it

Apr 11th, 2020
Venus Rowe

Delish!!

Delish!!

Oct 21st, 2017
Chris

Serviceable white with a neat label...

Serviceable white with a neat label...

Sep 3rd, 2016
Patrick Kelly

Red berries and vanilla with hints of American oak.

Red berries and vanilla with hints of American oak.

Feb 27th, 2016
Danny Leffel

Carmel, butter, soft on the mouth. Very pleasant after effect.

Carmel, butter, soft on the mouth. Very pleasant after effect.

Feb 23rd, 2016
Florian Bucher

Something strange..

Something strange..

Oct 27th, 2014
Matt Berkovitch

Sommelier Babbo

8.9

Matt had this 6 years ago

Matt had this 6 years ago

Feb 28th, 2018
Crystal Jennings

Crystal had this 7 years ago

Crystal had this 7 years ago

May 4th, 2017