Nicholson Jones Selection

The Dolly Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

9.17 ratings

8.91 pro ratings

Carneros, North 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

8.9

Tasted blind and thought it might be an old world chenin, the nose evokes sherry in its oxidative qualities, but the palate bursts with lemon and a touch of yellow apples. The lees stirring is really evident on this though, which leads to a creamy sort of mouthfeel. Doesn't taste exactly like a Napa chardonnay, which is what I like about it.

Tasted blind and thought it might be an old world chenin, the nose evokes sherry in its oxidative qualities, but the palate bursts with lemon and a touch of yellow apples. The lees stirring is really evident on this though, which leads to a creamy sort of mouthfeel. Doesn't taste exactly like a Napa chardonnay, which is what I like about it.

May 17th, 2017

Michael Kvasnicka

Cooked.

Cooked.

Jul 11th, 2015

9.1

Citrus and pears. Crisp and complex.

Citrus and pears. Crisp and complex.

Oct 17th, 2017

9.2

Delicious Chardonnay. Rich vanilla

Delicious Chardonnay. Rich vanilla

May 22nd, 2016

8.7

Pure expression of Chardonnay, with a hint of creaminess. Very pleasant.

Pure expression of Chardonnay, with a hint of creaminess. Very pleasant.

Jun 3rd, 2014

9.3

Sean had this 6 years ago

Sean had this 6 years ago

Aug 13th, 2018

9.3

Sean had this 6 years ago

Sean had this 6 years ago

May 5th, 2018

9.2

Mike had this 10 years ago

Mike had this 10 years ago

Aug 2nd, 2014