Margerum

Barden Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

9.215 ratings
9.36 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
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Chardonnay from 3 vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills AVA, barrel fermented in 55-degree winery, and aged for 10 months in French oak (72% new), light sunshine yellow with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with citrus notes. On the palate subtle fruit flavors of apple, pear and citrus, complex, with crisp acidity and oak that just kisses the wine, not overdone. Soft texture, good rich mouthfeel, lingering, well balanced ending with earthy minerality. Small production about 230 cases. Very Nice! Tasting Sample!

Chardonnay from 3 vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills AVA, barrel fermented in 55-degree winery, and aged for 10 months in French oak (72% new), light sunshine yellow with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with citrus notes. On the palate subtle fruit flavors of apple, pear and citrus, complex, with crisp acidity and oak that just kisses the wine, not overdone. Soft texture, good rich mouthfeel, lingering, well balanced ending with earthy minerality. Small production about 230 cases. Very Nice! Tasting Sample!

Mar 20th, 2019
Martin G Rivard

@David L Thank you David for sharing this great Chardonnay with me. My 1st Barden. Awesome citrus, lime, lemon, and peach hits all the right spots! awesome QPR to say the least!!!!!!
Thanks bud!

@David L Thank you David for sharing this great Chardonnay with me. My 1st Barden. Awesome citrus, lime, lemon, and peach hits all the right spots! awesome QPR to say the least!!!!!!
Thanks bud!

Dec 13th, 2018
Ted Glasnow

Lemon curd 🍋, peach cobbler mid-palate 🍑 , bright finish 💡

Lemon curd 🍋, peach cobbler mid-palate 🍑 , bright finish 💡

1 person found it helpfulSep 8th, 2015
David L

I truly enjoy everything they make!

I truly enjoy everything they make!

Jul 10th, 2017
David L

Big boy Chardonnay. Loved it.

Big boy Chardonnay. Loved it.

Jun 20th, 2017
Turd Ferguson

Dry and broad. Lime leaf. Dirt god.

Dry and broad. Lime leaf. Dirt god.

Apr 4th, 2021
David L

David had this 7 years ago

David had this 7 years ago

Apr 11th, 2018
David L

David had this 7 years ago

David had this 7 years ago

Nov 15th, 2017
Canon Thomas

Canon had this a year ago

Canon had this a year ago

Oct 2nd, 2023
R Bl
8.9

R had this 3 years ago

R had this 3 years ago

Jul 17th, 2021