Matanzas Creek Winery

Journey Sonoma County Chardonnay

9.132 ratings
9.01 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
Jessica J

Chardonnay isn't typically what I go for when it comes to white, but this one might have changed me forever. It's very buttery with deep golden raisin flavor right after corking which gives such an elegant, warm vibe. But after 30min-1hr it mellows down to beautiful medium bodied fruits and flowers like edelweiss, pear, golden apples, and pineapple.

Chardonnay isn't typically what I go for when it comes to white, but this one might have changed me forever. It's very buttery with deep golden raisin flavor right after corking which gives such an elegant, warm vibe. But after 30min-1hr it mellows down to beautiful medium bodied fruits and flowers like edelweiss, pear, golden apples, and pineapple.

Feb 25th, 2024
Ambrose

wonderfully spiced bouquet full bodied and smooth with a short vanilla finish.

wonderfully spiced bouquet full bodied and smooth with a short vanilla finish.

Feb 13th, 2024
Ambrose

oak light bodied with medium acidity.

oak light bodied with medium acidity.

Feb 13th, 2024
Kerri

Delicious and balanced! Great for sipping outside with a summery meal

Delicious and balanced! Great for sipping outside with a summery meal

Jul 12th, 2020
Melissa Kingman

Delish

Delish

May 13th, 2020
Melissa Kingman

Feels refreshing and really well balanced with a nice long juicy but hint of butter finish. Mmmm

Feels refreshing and really well balanced with a nice long juicy but hint of butter finish. Mmmm

Oct 18th, 2019
Anthony Trumbo

More oak influence than I would typically prefer but bot so much to drown out the tropical fruit flavors.

More oak influence than I would typically prefer but bot so much to drown out the tropical fruit flavors.

Jul 24th, 2015
Michael Schamis

Rich but subtle buttery aromas. Full bodied chardonnay. Lots of oak and vanilla notes with just enough butter to fill it out. Bright, lingering acidity balanced by deep minerality and a touch of bitter almond. Long, bright, lingering finish.

Rich but subtle buttery aromas. Full bodied chardonnay. Lots of oak and vanilla notes with just enough butter to fill it out. Bright, lingering acidity balanced by deep minerality and a touch of bitter almond. Long, bright, lingering finish.

Jan 2nd, 2015
Lynn Penner-Ash

Owner/Winemaker Penner-Ash

9.0

Lynn had this 8 years ago

Lynn had this 8 years ago

Jun 22nd, 2016
Marc Fagelman

Marc had this 2 years ago

Marc had this 2 years ago

Jul 9th, 2022