Lioco

Sonoma County Chardonnay

8.870 ratings
9.022 pro ratings
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
Lauren Vance

Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland

9.1

The perfect rebuttal to 'I don't like chardonnay'. Cleaner, more mineral driven nose than a typical California chard. Lemon oil, crispy crunchy green apples and bright, youthful acidity! Not being muted by oak, fruit is the star power here. Still round on the palate from natural MF, the finish stays with you for minutes.

The perfect rebuttal to 'I don't like chardonnay'. Cleaner, more mineral driven nose than a typical California chard. Lemon oil, crispy crunchy green apples and bright, youthful acidity! Not being muted by oak, fruit is the star power here. Still round on the palate from natural MF, the finish stays with you for minutes.

4 people found it helpfulJul 15th, 2016
Lenn Thompson

Publisher NewYorkCorkReport

8.8

Yes. I do drink Chardonnay. When it's like this.

Yes. I do drink Chardonnay. When it's like this.

1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2015
Corkhoarder

Big mineral, bright acid, would work well with asian or Indian. Tasty.

Big mineral, bright acid, would work well with asian or Indian. Tasty.

Aug 14th, 2016
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.2

Reminiscent of a citrus orchard after a rain. Fresh, alive, and clean. The creaminess and weight of the body suggest ML, while nose and palate are led by zesty lemon peel. Burgundian is certainly a descriptor, as the chalkiness of that region is of major influence here.

Reminiscent of a citrus orchard after a rain. Fresh, alive, and clean. The creaminess and weight of the body suggest ML, while nose and palate are led by zesty lemon peel. Burgundian is certainly a descriptor, as the chalkiness of that region is of major influence here.

Jul 13th, 2016
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.0

Fresh and bright, none of that huge oak creaminess. A biting acidity and minerality, with some white pepper and stone.

Fresh and bright, none of that huge oak creaminess. A biting acidity and minerality, with some white pepper and stone.

May 30th, 2016
Sarah O'Kelley

This wine always over delivers! And tasting against a lineup of other new Cali Chardonnays it was the one that seemed most debatable as to whether it might be old world! So much citrus & wet rock & sea shell! Yum!

This wine always over delivers! And tasting against a lineup of other new Cali Chardonnays it was the one that seemed most debatable as to whether it might be old world! So much citrus & wet rock & sea shell! Yum!

Apr 26th, 2016
Raymond Domenico

This is really high quality chard as fas Sonoma goes at this price. Lioco as cut itself their our niche, away from industry norms.

This is really high quality chard as fas Sonoma goes at this price. Lioco as cut itself their our niche, away from industry norms.

Mar 10th, 2016
Sipping Fine Wine

Clear straw yellow color. Aromas of stone fruit with herb notes. The palate shows Apricot, peach and sweet Apple with fresh acidity that packs a punch. Nice aftertaste and medium length finish delivering a great value from Sonoma Coast.

Clear straw yellow color. Aromas of stone fruit with herb notes. The palate shows Apricot, peach and sweet Apple with fresh acidity that packs a punch. Nice aftertaste and medium length finish delivering a great value from Sonoma Coast.

Mar 4th, 2016
Neil Barham

#stuhlmuller has rocked since the #80s

#stuhlmuller has rocked since the #80s

Feb 5th, 2016
Liz Hale

Licklider's in town!!! Such high quality chard, unreal for the price point. Don't think, just drink it.

Licklider's in town!!! Such high quality chard, unreal for the price point. Don't think, just drink it.

Jan 14th, 2016