Martinelli

Bella Vigna Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

8.949 ratings
8.711 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, 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
Melissa Fricke

Best Chardonnay

Best Chardonnay

1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2016
WineMascot

2012, nice acidity nice finish a touch flabby mid

2012, nice acidity nice finish a touch flabby mid

Oct 30th, 2016
Rodney Rosser

Cloudy gynormius yet muted oak- toasty butterscotch pineapple flints yet oval and squat and it's delivery- if you are thinking of wine in the terms of shape....

Cloudy gynormius yet muted oak- toasty butterscotch pineapple flints yet oval and squat and it's delivery- if you are thinking of wine in the terms of shape....

Feb 25th, 2016
John Wight

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

7.3

Massive! I don't think I have had a white as huge as this one ever! Butterscotch, oak and something resembling fruit!

Massive! I don't think I have had a white as huge as this one ever! Butterscotch, oak and something resembling fruit!

Jun 7th, 2015
Matthew Horbund

If there was pear and apple, it was mugged and beat up by the vanilla and cinnamon (oak). The Martinelli 2010 Bella Vigna Chardonnay isn't bad, but you need to be a new world oak fan.

If there was pear and apple, it was mugged and beat up by the vanilla and cinnamon (oak). The Martinelli 2010 Bella Vigna Chardonnay isn't bad, but you need to be a new world oak fan.

Jul 21st, 2014
Paul J
9.5

Awesome! Modest gold color. One of the deepest and richest Chards I’ve had. Melons, butter, lemongrass, and decent acidity through. Medium plus finish.

Awesome! Modest gold color. One of the deepest and richest Chards I’ve had. Melons, butter, lemongrass, and decent acidity through. Medium plus finish.

Jul 2nd, 2022
Peter M. Heidt

...superior Pinot.

...superior Pinot.

Nov 25th, 2021
Mark Y
8.5

Very good. Smooth. Buttery. One funny smell I got, birthday cake.

Very good. Smooth. Buttery. One funny smell I got, birthday cake.

Oct 6th, 2020
Gene Harlow

Wonderful 2017 Zin from one of my favorite producers. Paired with quail from an earlier hunt.

Wonderful 2017 Zin from one of my favorite producers. Paired with quail from an earlier hunt.

Aug 3rd, 2020
Lauren

Really good. Smooth full bodied

Really good. Smooth full bodied

Jul 3rd, 2020