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Carneros Chardonnay

8.6107 ratings
8.613 pro ratings
Carneros, 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
Douglas Braun

Don’t understand some of the low ratings barrel fermented chard. Lees contact similar notes as last time having this baked apple / pear bread dough but nice especially considering price would certainly drink up but 6 month window looks good

Don’t understand some of the low ratings barrel fermented chard. Lees contact similar notes as last time having this baked apple / pear bread dough but nice especially considering price would certainly drink up but 6 month window looks good

Jun 12th, 2020
Douglas Braun

Apple/ pear neutral oak lees contact nice 2014

Apple/ pear neutral oak lees contact nice 2014

Oct 16th, 2019
Katie

Only slightly buttery with clean citrus and pear notes

Only slightly buttery with clean citrus and pear notes

2 people found it helpfulJun 8th, 2015
Perry Riddle

If you added all California chardonnays up and found an average it would be this wine.

If you added all California chardonnays up and found an average it would be this wine.

1 person found it helpfulNov 25th, 2014
Austin Hohnke

Wonderful balance with pristine oak integration. Almost Burgundian were it not for fruit ripeness. A touch tropical with fig, baked lemon, refreshing and refined.

Wonderful balance with pristine oak integration. Almost Burgundian were it not for fruit ripeness. A touch tropical with fig, baked lemon, refreshing and refined.

Aug 19th, 2016
Marilu Sanchez

Nice enjoyable berry hints

Nice enjoyable berry hints

Feb 27th, 2015
Thibaut Marquis

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

8.6

California chard by definition

California chard by definition

Nov 15th, 2014
Peter J.

15500

15500

Jun 4th, 2014
Daryl Johnson

Disappointing for price. Decent oak, but a heavy mineral tang I did not care for.

Disappointing for price. Decent oak, but a heavy mineral tang I did not care for.

Oct 17th, 2020
Raul Puga

Enjoyable

Enjoyable

Apr 7th, 2020