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Y-Block Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

8.8141 ratings
8.823 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central 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
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Paco Suro

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, 2023
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.1

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.

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.

Sep 10th, 2019
Matt Sterr

Light/no oak? Malo adds some weight?

Light/no oak? Malo adds some weight?

Jul 29th, 2019
Helen Patrikis

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, 2015
AJ Leon

Touch 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
Matt Sterr

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
Karl Ziegler

Perfectly balanced chard from SBC!

Perfectly balanced chard from SBC!

Jan 31st, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.3

Mild oak. Pretty good

Mild oak. Pretty good

Oct 13th, 2013
Kapyrick Wine

v19. 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
Annjana Ramesh

Fantastic wine. Smooth, balanced taste (not acidic at all), creamy texture and smell. Fruits and hazelnutty

Fantastic wine. Smooth, balanced taste (not acidic at all), creamy texture and smell. Fruits and hazelnutty

Aug 7th, 2021