Sanford

La Rinconada Vineyard Chardonnay

8.71 ratings
-no 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
Marc Melser

We had the 2021 Vintage on 5/25/26/26. Not a bad Chardonnay. Definitely California. I get grapefruit on the bouquet. Lemon, pineapple, oak and vanilla on the palate. I did not get the green apple that other tasters noted. Medium bodied, not overly buttery. No acidic bite.

We had the 2021 Vintage on 5/25/26/26. Not a bad Chardonnay. Definitely California. I get grapefruit on the bouquet. Lemon, pineapple, oak and vanilla on the palate. I did not get the green apple that other tasters noted. Medium bodied, not overly buttery. No acidic bite.

May 26th, 2026