Mail Road

Mt. Carmel Vineyard Chardonnay

9.314 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central 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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9.6

The 2021 Chardonnay Mt. Carmel Vineyard is fabulous. All of the pedigree of this south-facing site comes through in a rich, layered, beautifully resonant Chardonnay endowed with tremendous distinction. Lemon confit, orchard fruit, mint, spice, graphite and hazelnut all grace this dramatic Chardonnay. Readers will find a Chardonnay of undeniable class, elegance and personality. Stunning. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2023)

The 2021 Chardonnay Mt. Carmel Vineyard is fabulous. All of the pedigree of this south-facing site comes through in a rich, layered, beautifully resonant Chardonnay endowed with tremendous distinction. Lemon confit, orchard fruit, mint, spice, graphite and hazelnut all grace this dramatic Chardonnay. Readers will find a Chardonnay of undeniable class, elegance and personality. Stunning. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2023)

Sep 27th, 2023
Liberace’s Bathtub

Nose: biscuits and crème, honey, vanilla. Palate: honey, peach, apricot, salty biscuit. Good complexity and intensity, moderate finish. Transitioning to tertiary notes. More expressive day two. Tarte au citron.

Nose: biscuits and crème, honey, vanilla. Palate: honey, peach, apricot, salty biscuit. Good complexity and intensity, moderate finish. Transitioning to tertiary notes. More expressive day two. Tarte au citron.

Mar 31st, 2024
Evan McKenzie

Intense aromatics with Sauvignon-leaning nuances. Bright tense and pulsating with pure energy, the 2014 is a wine of considerable potential. Scents of orchard fruit and white flowers add further complexity, but above all else, the 2014 is a wine to look forward to for overall precision and balance. 13% EtOH

Intense aromatics with Sauvignon-leaning nuances. Bright tense and pulsating with pure energy, the 2014 is a wine of considerable potential. Scents of orchard fruit and white flowers add further complexity, but above all else, the 2014 is a wine to look forward to for overall precision and balance. 13% EtOH

Jun 6th, 2020
Steve Anderson

#WhoIsRuben event honoring Ruben Solorzano. My favorite Chard of the day. Made by Matt Dees for Mail Road.

#WhoIsRuben event honoring Ruben Solorzano. My favorite Chard of the day. Made by Matt Dees for Mail Road.

Jul 31st, 2016
Renegade Wines

Maybe the "new" greatest Chardonnay from Santa Rita hills. Don't miss this one! #renegadewines

Maybe the "new" greatest Chardonnay from Santa Rita hills. Don't miss this one! #renegadewines

May 20th, 2015
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.2

Ronnie had this 2 years ago

Ronnie had this 2 years ago

Sep 14th, 2022
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.4

Ronnie had this 6 years ago

Ronnie had this 6 years ago

Jan 11th, 2019
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.4

Ronnie had this 7 years ago

Ronnie had this 7 years ago

Oct 8th, 2017
Russ Bus

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Russ had this 8 years ago

Aug 19th, 2016
Russ Bus

Russ had this 8 years ago

Russ had this 8 years ago

Aug 19th, 2016