Outpost
La Blonde Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
The one thing I liked about this offering from Outpost is part of the proceeds go to fight cancer. When you watch someone you love suffer from this terrible disease, it changes your life. In this case, it definitely has with the previous owners. Let’s hope the new Outpost owners (AXA) carry on this project as it was created. Only available through Outpost.
On the nose, butterscotch, lemon, lime, honey notes, overripe pineapple, green & golden apple, marzipan, pie crust, almonds, marmalade, vanilla, cream, and yellow flowers.
The palate is thick & round. Butterscotch, lemon, lime, honey notes, overripe pineapple, green & golden apple, marzipan, graham cracker, almond, marmalade, vanilla, cream, limestone minerals, saline and yellow flowers. The acidity is round & sound. The big, rich, elegant finish is quite nice.
Photos of, their Zinfandel vineyard as viewed from the deck of their tasting room, private dining & tasting room, center of their wall cabinet in their private tasting room and their sloping hillside vines towards the backend of their property.
The one thing I liked about this offering from Outpost is part of the proceeds go to fight cancer. When you watch someone you love suffer from this terrible disease, it changes your life. In this case, it definitely has with the previous owners. Let’s hope the new Outpost owners (AXA) carry on this project as it was created. Only available through Outpost.
On the nose, butterscotch, lemon, lime, honey notes, overripe pineapple, green & golden apple, marzipan, pie crust, almonds, marmalade, vanilla, cream, and yellow flowers.
The palate is thick & round. Butterscotch, lemon, lime, honey notes, overripe pineapple, green & golden apple, marzipan, graham cracker, almond, marmalade, vanilla, cream, limestone minerals, saline and yellow flowers. The acidity is round & sound. The big, rich, elegant finish is quite nice.
Photos of, their Zinfandel vineyard as viewed from the deck of their tasting room, private dining & tasting room, center of their wall cabinet in their private tasting room and their sloping hillside vines towards the backend of their property.
Would benefit with a bit more time in the bottle. That being said... a little extra acidity to it . This will be outstanding in a year.
Would benefit with a bit more time in the bottle. That being said... a little extra acidity to it . This will be outstanding in a year.
Jun 19th, 2018TRB with a couple of barrels a year. -at Nick's Fishmarket, Maui
TRB with a couple of barrels a year. -at Nick's Fishmarket, Maui
Aug 20th, 201714' Outpost La Blonde Chardonnay. I popped it last night with the intent of drinking it. Pull the cork & poured a glass ,WOW...Very nice bottle of chard. They made TWO barrels of it in the 14' vintage. Room temperature 👍 Edit- Better then it was just 6 months ago. Looking forward to getting some 2015.
14' Outpost La Blonde Chardonnay. I popped it last night with the intent of drinking it. Pull the cork & poured a glass ,WOW...Very nice bottle of chard. They made TWO barrels of it in the 14' vintage. Room temperature 👍 Edit- Better then it was just 6 months ago. Looking forward to getting some 2015.
1 person found it helpfulNov 25th, 201614' Outpost La Blonde Chardonnay. TRB does it again! This is a very small 50 case production. 2015 they'll double the production to 100 cases.
Beautiful Cali chard, with a white Bordeaux mix to it 🤔👍 . Wonderful balance of floral, citrusy & minerality. After it warmed up a bit, caramel notes started to appear on the back of the palate. Nice weight to this stunning Chardonnay! Pop & pour at cellar temperature. Pairing well with baked salmon & a lemon cream sauce😋
14' Outpost La Blonde Chardonnay. TRB does it again! This is a very small 50 case production. 2015 they'll double the production to 100 cases.
Beautiful Cali chard, with a white Bordeaux mix to it 🤔👍 . Wonderful balance of floral, citrusy & minerality. After it warmed up a bit, caramel notes started to appear on the back of the palate. Nice weight to this stunning Chardonnay! Pop & pour at cellar temperature. Pairing well with baked salmon & a lemon cream sauce😋
Lovely wine. Fresh and balanced. Seek it out.
Lovely wine. Fresh and balanced. Seek it out.
1 person found it helpfulJun 11th, 2015
2013 La Blonde perfectly balanced Chardonnay......bravo Outpost and Thomas Brown
2013 La Blonde perfectly balanced Chardonnay......bravo Outpost and Thomas Brown
1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2015
This is an awesome Chard, particularly if you prefer less oak. Very well balanced and creamy
This is an awesome Chard, particularly if you prefer less oak. Very well balanced and creamy
1 person found it helpfulMay 1st, 201515' Outpost La Blonde Chardonnay. Just a couple of barrels made of this by TRB . Very impressive Chardonnay that needs a little more time in a bottle.
15' Outpost La Blonde Chardonnay. Just a couple of barrels made of this by TRB . Very impressive Chardonnay that needs a little more time in a bottle.
Mar 13th, 2017