Maxem Wines

UV Vineyard Chardonnay

9.44 ratings
9.32 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
Katherine Bordelon

Court of Master Sommelier Guild member

9.4

This wine hails from the prestigious Sonoma UV Vineyards. It’s smooth and elegant. Maxem Chardonnay is truly the best of the best of California Chard. Enjoy on it’s own now or paired with cheese, fish or pork. Cheers my friends.l

This wine hails from the prestigious Sonoma UV Vineyards. It’s smooth and elegant. Maxem Chardonnay is truly the best of the best of California Chard. Enjoy on it’s own now or paired with cheese, fish or pork. Cheers my friends.l

Mar 9th, 2019
David L

Maxem Chardonnay UV Vineyard. Decanting is a must & serve this with a good chill on it (sooo not like me) Medium + bodied. No sense of heaviness. Elegant pear, apricot, honeydew. Metal, fig, with a splash of slate/acidity. A subtle background of wood. The length is nice. Thinking it will drink even better the first few months of 19’ ...IMO.
Sam is just getting better & better at making wine! Edit- Don’t think this wine is for me. I see why people enjoy it. Cheers!

Maxem Chardonnay UV Vineyard. Decanting is a must & serve this with a good chill on it (sooo not like me) Medium + bodied. No sense of heaviness. Elegant pear, apricot, honeydew. Metal, fig, with a splash of slate/acidity. A subtle background of wood. The length is nice. Thinking it will drink even better the first few months of 19’ ...IMO.
Sam is just getting better & better at making wine! Edit- Don’t think this wine is for me. I see why people enjoy it. Cheers!

Aug 24th, 2018
Edmond Bordelon

Finally got Delectable to make an entry for this new one from Sam Kaplan. Much like his great Sauvignon Blancs from Arkenstone, this hardly tastes like a Chardonnay. Non-traditional in style, it coats the tongue with a richness that is not buttery. Just full bodied feel with amazing fruits. He is sourcing the fruit from the famous UV vineyard in Sonoma Coast. His first vintage is going to be historic as well. I am truly not a Chardonnay drinker, but this has converted me from the first sip.

Finally got Delectable to make an entry for this new one from Sam Kaplan. Much like his great Sauvignon Blancs from Arkenstone, this hardly tastes like a Chardonnay. Non-traditional in style, it coats the tongue with a richness that is not buttery. Just full bodied feel with amazing fruits. He is sourcing the fruit from the famous UV vineyard in Sonoma Coast. His first vintage is going to be historic as well. I am truly not a Chardonnay drinker, but this has converted me from the first sip.

2 people found it helpfulApr 24th, 2017
Paul T HB

Great new Chardonnay from Sam Kaplan,
Parker 94-96

Great new Chardonnay from Sam Kaplan,
Parker 94-96

Nov 12th, 2017