Kestrel

Falcon Series Estate Old Vine Chardonnay

8.726 ratings
8.61 pro ratings
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, 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
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.6

This has lots of cut and mineral backbone. a bit harsh when cold, but mellows with solid medium body, subtle oak, tree fruit, and vivid minerality.

This has lots of cut and mineral backbone. a bit harsh when cold, but mellows with solid medium body, subtle oak, tree fruit, and vivid minerality.

2 people found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2013
Tmac

Acidic at first. Lots of mineral at the end.

Acidic at first. Lots of mineral at the end.

Dec 17th, 2017
Nicholas Janson

Very acidic while chilled. When warmed up it gets easier to handle. Hints of apple, grapefruit, and some tart citus notes. Medium bodied with good oak and light butter finish.

Very acidic while chilled. When warmed up it gets easier to handle. Hints of apple, grapefruit, and some tart citus notes. Medium bodied with good oak and light butter finish.

Jan 18th, 2017
Dan Tiedeman

Nice. Citrus with oak presence

Nice. Citrus with oak presence

Sep 7th, 2016
Dan Tiedeman

Some citrus and apple Lightly Oaked with some vanilla and mineral Nicely balanced

Some citrus and apple Lightly Oaked with some vanilla and mineral Nicely balanced

Aug 31st, 2016
Patrick Dolan

Apple and maybe some orange blossom. Possibly grapefruit on nose. Some acidity without food. Buttery but acid and sorta balanced. Grapefruit on taste and finish with chicken dijon. The acidity of this pairs well with a creamy chicken dish.

Apple and maybe some orange blossom. Possibly grapefruit on nose. Some acidity without food. Buttery but acid and sorta balanced. Grapefruit on taste and finish with chicken dijon. The acidity of this pairs well with a creamy chicken dish.

Mar 27th, 2016
Kellie Dolan

Grapefruit and crisp pear with hints of butter and vanilla. A nice finish with buttery notes and a bite of acid with a lingering finish of grapefruit notes. Pairs beautifully with Chicken Dijon.

Grapefruit and crisp pear with hints of butter and vanilla. A nice finish with buttery notes and a bite of acid with a lingering finish of grapefruit notes. Pairs beautifully with Chicken Dijon.

Mar 27th, 2016
Mark Wong

Not a butter bomb. Nice minerality as other reviewers stated. Enjoyed it

Not a butter bomb. Nice minerality as other reviewers stated. Enjoyed it

Aug 9th, 2015
Paul Stagg

Has the expected butter, but also some nice minerality and complexity. Nice surprise.

Has the expected butter, but also some nice minerality and complexity. Nice surprise.

Feb 22nd, 2015
AlexP

A bit of a bite. Not as buttery as I thought it would be. Total wines $15.

A bit of a bite. Not as buttery as I thought it would be. Total wines $15.

Nov 12th, 2013