Salinia Wine Company

Wellspring Solera Chardonnay

8.97 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, 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
Paco Suro

Fun. A Cali manzanilla.

Fun. A Cali manzanilla.

Jan 1st, 2019
Steve Anderson

Ok, I love this wine. Not for everyone as attested to by the overall score, but so unique. A multi-vintage solera blend of Heintz Chard. Minerality and a mouthwatering acidity. Did I mention unique? Got better over four nights with air. From Kevin Kelly of Salinia and the Natural Process Alliance (NPA).

Ok, I love this wine. Not for everyone as attested to by the overall score, but so unique. A multi-vintage solera blend of Heintz Chard. Minerality and a mouthwatering acidity. Did I mention unique? Got better over four nights with air. From Kevin Kelly of Salinia and the Natural Process Alliance (NPA).

Aug 8th, 2018
Steve Anderson

As noted by others, this is the Salinia Wine Company Wellspring Solera Chardonnay and not Wellspring Cellars. Five vintage solera of West Sonoma Coast Chard from Heintz Vineyard. As in my previous note, this is a nutty, oxidized, apple, orange gold delight with great acidity. Will not appeal to everyone, but we love it.

As noted by others, this is the Salinia Wine Company Wellspring Solera Chardonnay and not Wellspring Cellars. Five vintage solera of West Sonoma Coast Chard from Heintz Vineyard. As in my previous note, this is a nutty, oxidized, apple, orange gold delight with great acidity. Will not appeal to everyone, but we love it.

Apr 11th, 2018
Paco Suro

Really interesting. As recommended, will decant and enjoy day 2. Then will let the other bottles sit for a few more years.

Really interesting. As recommended, will decant and enjoy day 2. Then will let the other bottles sit for a few more years.

Oct 29th, 2016
Alexander Motola

You wouldn't pick this as a Chardonnay blind - it's more like an oaky Vin Santo. This makes given the solera aging (NV). I don't like raisinated wines, and this falls (barely) into that category. I do, however, applaud the wine maker for trying something different.

You wouldn't pick this as a Chardonnay blind - it's more like an oaky Vin Santo. This makes given the solera aging (NV). I don't like raisinated wines, and this falls (barely) into that category. I do, however, applaud the wine maker for trying something different.

Nov 17th, 2015
Rebecca Fletcher

Rebecca had this 8 years ago

Rebecca had this 8 years ago

Feb 5th, 2016