Pellegrini Family Vineyards

Olivet Lane Estate Chardonnay

8.65 ratings

9.11 pro ratings

Russian River Valley, 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

9.1

Deliciously old-school Cal Chardonnay in the best way. Brings back memories of the 1980s. Toasty buttery barrel fermentation notes, ripe orchard fruit, earthy lemon oil on the nose. More restrained on the palate, with oak, stony minerals, and fruit in equal measure. Bone dry. Good acids. Reminds me of a Pouilly-Fuisse that’s on the oakier end of the spectrum. Nicely done.

Deliciously old-school Cal Chardonnay in the best way. Brings back memories of the 1980s. Toasty buttery barrel fermentation notes, ripe orchard fruit, earthy lemon oil on the nose. More restrained on the palate, with oak, stony minerals, and fruit in equal measure. Bone dry. Good acids. Reminds me of a Pouilly-Fuisse that’s on the oakier end of the spectrum. Nicely done.

Sep 1st, 2023

Katryna Anderson

7.5

V2013 cD liked. $45 btl at vineyard.

V2013 cD liked. $45 btl at vineyard.

Oct 6th, 2016

9.0

Smooth, pineappley and oak free. Enjoy with strawberry avocado salad and good friends.

Smooth, pineappley and oak free. Enjoy with strawberry avocado salad and good friends.

May 24th, 2015

9.0

Define oak taste but very balanced and not too dry.

Define oak taste but very balanced and not too dry.

Feb 20th, 2015

Brian W. Anderson

8.5

A little more malo than I prefer; but still great flavor. Would be good with shellfish.

A little more malo than I prefer; but still great flavor. Would be good with shellfish.

May 9th, 2014