Nickel & Nickel
Truchard Vineyard Chardonnay
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Balanced richer styled chard. Comforting pineapple, peach cream.
Balanced richer styled chard. Comforting pineapple, peach cream.
Apr 26th, 2026
Nicely balanced and fresh with sliced apple, pear, melon, papaya, tangerine, and a brush of vanilla from 10 months in barrel (30% new). There’s a salty streak here that I didn’t expect. Not over the top. Entry level single vineyard from Far Niente.
Nicely balanced and fresh with sliced apple, pear, melon, papaya, tangerine, and a brush of vanilla from 10 months in barrel (30% new). There’s a salty streak here that I didn’t expect. Not over the top. Entry level single vineyard from Far Niente.
Oct 17th, 2025
Established in 1997 by the partners of Far Niente. Medium lemon color with aromas of tropical and stone fruit with citrus and toasty oak notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and peach, lemon zest, vanilla oak and wet stone notes. Nice balance with tangy acidity on long finish ending with fruit, oak and rich minerality. Classic, very nice!
Established in 1997 by the partners of Far Niente. Medium lemon color with aromas of tropical and stone fruit with citrus and toasty oak notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and peach, lemon zest, vanilla oak and wet stone notes. Nice balance with tangy acidity on long finish ending with fruit, oak and rich minerality. Classic, very nice!
May 1st, 2025Nickel & Nickel exclusively produces 100% varietal, single-vineyard wines that express the distinctive personality of each vineyard. Established in 1997 by the partners of Far Niente. Medium lemon color with aromas of tropical and stone fruit with citrus and toasty oak notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and peach, lemon zest, vanilla oak and wet stone notes. Nice balance with tangy acidity on long finish ending with fruit, oak and rich minerality. Classic, very nice!
Nickel & Nickel exclusively produces 100% varietal, single-vineyard wines that express the distinctive personality of each vineyard. Established in 1997 by the partners of Far Niente. Medium lemon color with aromas of tropical and stone fruit with citrus and toasty oak notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and peach, lemon zest, vanilla oak and wet stone notes. Nice balance with tangy acidity on long finish ending with fruit, oak and rich minerality. Classic, very nice!
Feb 9th, 2025Nickel & Nickel exclusively produces 100% varietal, single-vineyard wines that express the distinctive personality of each vineyard. Established in 1997 by the partners of Far Niente. Medium lemon color with aromas of tropical and stone fruit with citrus and toasty oak notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and peach, lemon zest, vanilla oak and wet stone notes. Nice balance with tangy acidity on long finish ending with fruit, oak and rich minerality. Classic, very nice!
Nickel & Nickel exclusively produces 100% varietal, single-vineyard wines that express the distinctive personality of each vineyard. Established in 1997 by the partners of Far Niente. Medium lemon color with aromas of tropical and stone fruit with citrus and toasty oak notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and peach, lemon zest, vanilla oak and wet stone notes. Nice balance with tangy acidity on long finish ending with fruit, oak and rich minerality. Classic, very nice!
Mar 30th, 2022
Outstanding presentation. Very well done, and at $35 per… fill yer boots!
Outstanding presentation. Very well done, and at $35 per… fill yer boots!
Jan 30th, 2022This Nickel & Nickel chard pairs perfectly with my sous vide wagyu beef, artichokes and brussels. Onions and mushrooms complete what is an excellent pairing. The chard invokes oatmeal and citrus notes on the nose. Palate is dense and viscous. Pineapple, caramel and peaches are supported by moderate acidity. Wifey and I love this example.
This Nickel & Nickel chard pairs perfectly with my sous vide wagyu beef, artichokes and brussels. Onions and mushrooms complete what is an excellent pairing. The chard invokes oatmeal and citrus notes on the nose. Palate is dense and viscous. Pineapple, caramel and peaches are supported by moderate acidity. Wifey and I love this example.
Aug 27th, 2021See my prior notes. In the $35 price range, this is hard to beat.
Displays a soft and caressing structure, with a slightly more upfront oak treatment. Concentrated, with peach and savory notes. Finishes with a hint of calcium. Moderate complexity and bold sweetness places this in the crowd-pleaser category.
See my prior notes. In the $35 price range, this is hard to beat.
Displays a soft and caressing structure, with a slightly more upfront oak treatment. Concentrated, with peach and savory notes. Finishes with a hint of calcium. Moderate complexity and bold sweetness places this in the crowd-pleaser category.
So nice and inviting...
Slightly muted nose, grudgingly giving up some Meyer lemons and honeysuckle. Palate is so well behaved. Lovely roasted nuts, caramel, and a honied mid-palate. Smooth and luscious, almost sexy. Excellent acidity and ginger combo. Finishes what is an excellent Napa example.
So nice and inviting...
Slightly muted nose, grudgingly giving up some Meyer lemons and honeysuckle. Palate is so well behaved. Lovely roasted nuts, caramel, and a honied mid-palate. Smooth and luscious, almost sexy. Excellent acidity and ginger combo. Finishes what is an excellent Napa example.
Nickel & Nickel exclusively produces 100% varietal, single-vineyard wines that express the distinctive personality of each vineyard. Established in 1997 by the partners of Far Niente. Aromas of tropical and stone fruit with citrus notes. On the palate apple, pear and peach flavors, with some lemon zest, vanilla and wet stone notes. Nice balance with tangy acidity on long finish ending with rich minerality. Classic, very nice!
Nickel & Nickel exclusively produces 100% varietal, single-vineyard wines that express the distinctive personality of each vineyard. Established in 1997 by the partners of Far Niente. Aromas of tropical and stone fruit with citrus notes. On the palate apple, pear and peach flavors, with some lemon zest, vanilla and wet stone notes. Nice balance with tangy acidity on long finish ending with rich minerality. Classic, very nice!
Aug 12th, 2020