Jim Olsen

Manton Valley Chardonnay

8.631 ratings
8.72 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
Jesse Messerli

Golden yellow with just a hint of green. Low acid and med+ alc. Intense aromas of apple, pears, honeysuckle and a slight woody tang. Flavors of toasted oak. Creamy and buttery. Baked apple. Pear. Full bodied but flavors are somewhat muted. Mellow. Smells better than it tastes

Golden yellow with just a hint of green. Low acid and med+ alc. Intense aromas of apple, pears, honeysuckle and a slight woody tang. Flavors of toasted oak. Creamy and buttery. Baked apple. Pear. Full bodied but flavors are somewhat muted. Mellow. Smells better than it tastes

3 people found it helpfulJun 25th, 2014
Paul Weil

Look out, evildoers! "Superman's Pal" has the scoop on a brand new AVA, Manton Valley, near Mount Lassen. This Chard is refreshing with pear and sweet apple flavors, a restrained splash of butter, and a touch more residual sugar than usual, like that of a PG. I enjoyed this with rotisserie chicken, fresh French brad and Brie cheese, and a Greek salad with feta, olives, and avocado.

Look out, evildoers! "Superman's Pal" has the scoop on a brand new AVA, Manton Valley, near Mount Lassen. This Chard is refreshing with pear and sweet apple flavors, a restrained splash of butter, and a touch more residual sugar than usual, like that of a PG. I enjoyed this with rotisserie chicken, fresh French brad and Brie cheese, and a Greek salad with feta, olives, and avocado.

Jun 1st, 2015
Ryan Wofford

Pretty standard California chardonnay.

Pretty standard California chardonnay.

Apr 27th, 2015
Maura Passanisi

Clean, fruity Chardonnay. No heavy oak or butter.

Clean, fruity Chardonnay. No heavy oak or butter.

Jan 18th, 2014
Paul Weil

A bit on the oaky side but still a great value for the price. Good with poultry.

A bit on the oaky side but still a great value for the price. Good with poultry.

Nov 29th, 2013
Sue Mohle

Boring

Boring

Jun 6th, 2018
Darin Neugebauer

Nectarine and floral aromas with a light taste of oak. Is easy on the palate. Would go well with grilled vegetables

Nectarine and floral aromas with a light taste of oak. Is easy on the palate. Would go well with grilled vegetables

Aug 2nd, 2016
Shannon Vass

Very good!

Very good!

May 16th, 2015
Tonya Overstreet

Slightly more sweet than most Chardonnays that I have had but in a good way. It has a crisp finish. From Naked Wines

Slightly more sweet than most Chardonnays that I have had but in a good way. It has a crisp finish. From Naked Wines

Oct 4th, 2014
Jason Purdy

You know that buttery rich thick flavor of a rommbeauer? Isnt it great? Ya not so much.

You know that buttery rich thick flavor of a rommbeauer? Isnt it great? Ya not so much.

Aug 29th, 2014