Rivers-Marie

Bearwallow Vineyard Chardonnay

9.19 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Anderson Valley, North 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
Top Notes For
Patrick Derdeyn

This needs a couple hours of air to settle in. A pretty richness of fruit that glides beneath the surface of pleasant acidity and shows some bright citrusy notes before relaxing into light creamy notes from the nice use of oak. These have several more years of life in them.

This needs a couple hours of air to settle in. A pretty richness of fruit that glides beneath the surface of pleasant acidity and shows some bright citrusy notes before relaxing into light creamy notes from the nice use of oak. These have several more years of life in them.

Jul 8th, 2019
Mark Flesher

This wine has its own personality. Almost has the qualities of a Burgundian white. Nose of popcorn kernel, dried herbs, mushroom, brie, and some peach. The entry was a little bit dirty. Rosemary popcorn. Buttered mushroom. Under-ripe peaches and mangos. A little 'rough' around the edges but definitely a head scratcher. I think this one will develop over the next 5 or so years.

This wine has its own personality. Almost has the qualities of a Burgundian white. Nose of popcorn kernel, dried herbs, mushroom, brie, and some peach. The entry was a little bit dirty. Rosemary popcorn. Buttered mushroom. Under-ripe peaches and mangos. A little 'rough' around the edges but definitely a head scratcher. I think this one will develop over the next 5 or so years.

Jul 12th, 2019
Eric Manago

Bigger and more opulent than both the Rhys Bearwallow or Rivers Marie Sonoma Coast. Still approachable but needs to be matched food wise.

Bigger and more opulent than both the Rhys Bearwallow or Rivers Marie Sonoma Coast. Still approachable but needs to be matched food wise.

Sep 23rd, 2018
Bryan Kesting

Bryan had this a year ago

Bryan had this a year ago

Apr 15th, 2023
Bryan Kesting

Bryan had this a year ago

Bryan had this a year ago

Apr 10th, 2023
Grant Everett

Grant had this 5 years ago

Grant had this 5 years ago

Jun 26th, 2019
Brian Messineo

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Brian had this 5 years ago

Mar 13th, 2019
leon egozi

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Feb 3rd, 2019
Brett Bullington

Brett had this 6 years ago

Brett had this 6 years ago

Oct 6th, 2018