Samuel Louis Smith

Spear Vineyard Chardonnay

9.14 ratings

9.11 pro ratings

Sta. Rita Hills, 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

Top Notes For

Jake Hajer

9.1

A beautiful if lean Chardonnay that really needs a few years before opening. My wife didn’t like it and European with a European palate. Mineral, slate, smoke, orange pith, unripe pomegranate. Give it a few years and caramel will emerge and it will be beautiful.

Nov 8th, 2025