Mount Eden Vineyards

Edna Valley Old Vines Chardonnay

8.916 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
Edna Valley, 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
Paul Masson

Always a unique profile from the native ferments, mineral-driven, leesy and weighty, less delineated and complex than the estate wines (or equivalents in Burgundy), but a reasonable approximation of the style.

Always a unique profile from the native ferments, mineral-driven, leesy and weighty, less delineated and complex than the estate wines (or equivalents in Burgundy), but a reasonable approximation of the style.

Mar 3rd, 2018
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.0

Heavily influenced by oak, but retains its balance. Vanilla, creme brûlée, buttered popcorn, yellow apples, Bartlett pear and a refreshing acid that keeps this wine moving.

Heavily influenced by oak, but retains its balance. Vanilla, creme brûlée, buttered popcorn, yellow apples, Bartlett pear and a refreshing acid that keeps this wine moving.

Jun 23rd, 2017
Antonio Galloni

Founder, Vinous

9.2

One the most delicious CA Chardonnays in its price range. A superb value. The 2014 is a mix of old vine sites, not Wolff alone.

One the most delicious CA Chardonnays in its price range. A superb value. The 2014 is a mix of old vine sites, not Wolff alone.

Dec 14th, 2016
David McDuff

Wine Blogger McDuff's Food & Wine Trail, Importer David Bowler Wines

As of the 2014 vintage, the Wolff Vineyard designation has been dropped from the label. The yields from the aging vines at Wolff have declined to the point where the winery needed to supplement with fruit from another site in order to maintain established production levels. Now simply labeled as Edna Valley Old Vines.

As of the 2014 vintage, the Wolff Vineyard designation has been dropped from the label. The yields from the aging vines at Wolff have declined to the point where the winery needed to supplement with fruit from another site in order to maintain established production levels. Now simply labeled as Edna Valley Old Vines.

Apr 8th, 2017
Mark Villa

Crisp, well balanced. A really nice value from one of my favorite California producers. Lovely.

Crisp, well balanced. A really nice value from one of my favorite California producers. Lovely.

Feb 8th, 2017
Eric Manago

Medium bodied. Balanced acidity. A good amount of oak, but not too heavy. Startling depth for the age and price.

Medium bodied. Balanced acidity. A good amount of oak, but not too heavy. Startling depth for the age and price.

Jan 5th, 2017
Matt Sterr

Matt had this 7 years ago

Matt had this 7 years ago

Aug 16th, 2017
Crystal Jennings

Crystal had this 8 years ago

Crystal had this 8 years ago

Mar 14th, 2017
Richard Shaffer

Richard had this 6 years ago

Richard had this 6 years ago

Sep 7th, 2018
Steve Jauch

Steve had this 7 years ago

Steve had this 7 years ago

Nov 14th, 2017