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Y-Block Santa Barbara County Chardonnay
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Not sure what I am missing given the lower ratings but this after three nights is still excellent. And the quality to price ratio is really really high.
Not sure what I am missing given the lower ratings but this after three nights is still excellent. And the quality to price ratio is really really high.
Dec 27th, 2023Aperitif into veggie fritters of garden carrot, zucchini, ricotta and Berbere spice mix.
Pale yellow. Enough oak to smell it, but not intrusive. So nose = creamy caramel, pear, vanilla. Fresh aromas of Cortland apple, vaguely floral, good acidity in the mouth.
Half bottle format seems perfect size for cooking and into a meal.
Aperitif into veggie fritters of garden carrot, zucchini, ricotta and Berbere spice mix.
Pale yellow. Enough oak to smell it, but not intrusive. So nose = creamy caramel, pear, vanilla. Fresh aromas of Cortland apple, vaguely floral, good acidity in the mouth.
Half bottle format seems perfect size for cooking and into a meal.
Subtle oak. Smooth and slightly crisp. Worked well with a butternut soup, a light salad and chicken.
Subtle oak. Smooth and slightly crisp. Worked well with a butternut soup, a light salad and chicken.
1 person found it helpfulOct 18th, 2015Touch of Melon. No classic California Chardonnay over oakiness. Crisp. Solid summer wine.
Touch of Melon. No classic California Chardonnay over oakiness. Crisp. Solid summer wine.
1 person found it helpfulSep 14th, 2015
Unctuous, creamy and dryly honeyed. Nice rich mouthfeel, if a little heavy handed.
Unctuous, creamy and dryly honeyed. Nice rich mouthfeel, if a little heavy handed.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2015
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
Mild oak. Pretty good
Mild oak. Pretty good
Oct 13th, 2013v19. Nice wine. Soft vanilla nose. Creamy, apple and pear fruit. Bright, round, zippy, soft mineral and oak finish.
v19. Nice wine. Soft vanilla nose. Creamy, apple and pear fruit. Bright, round, zippy, soft mineral and oak finish.
Apr 18th, 2022




