Santa Barbara Winery

Reserve Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

9.017 ratings
8.93 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
David L

14’ Santa Barbara Reserve Chardonnay. The wine that you can pour for your friends/company & you also can enjoy a glass for the holidays 👍👏. Less than $250 a case.

14’ Santa Barbara Reserve Chardonnay. The wine that you can pour for your friends/company & you also can enjoy a glass for the holidays 👍👏. Less than $250 a case.

Oct 27th, 2017
Kristin the Wine Girl

Delicious. Buttery pineapple goodness Jackie likes. Toasting for her Iceland trip. Yum!

Delicious. Buttery pineapple goodness Jackie likes. Toasting for her Iceland trip. Yum!

Mar 26th, 2016
Michael Larner

Pretty groovy Chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills. Nice pear, white peach, and vanilla tones. Good acidity and chalkiness. Enjoyed.

Pretty groovy Chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills. Nice pear, white peach, and vanilla tones. Good acidity and chalkiness. Enjoyed.

May 18th, 2015
Dylan Thomas

Some butter some tart pear some caramel

Some butter some tart pear some caramel

Dec 24th, 2023
Brit Young

Not usually a big white fan but this was so good! Perfectly dry for me, light, fruity, balanced. Had to celebrate turning in my thesis.

Not usually a big white fan but this was so good! Perfectly dry for me, light, fruity, balanced. Had to celebrate turning in my thesis.

May 2nd, 2021
Karen Blakeman

Oaky buttery Chardonnay typical of Califonia. Not my cup of tea but those who like Rombauer will like this one.

Oaky buttery Chardonnay typical of Califonia. Not my cup of tea but those who like Rombauer will like this one.

May 2nd, 2019
Tyler Martinelli

Fruit forward and possibly residual sugar.
A really fun and easy drinking summer pool wine.

Fruit forward and possibly residual sugar.
A really fun and easy drinking summer pool wine.

Feb 12th, 2019
Frank Kuo

Color of saturated gold. Nose is very nice with roasts nuts, even some cocoa, honey, ripe fruits note, and oaks. Exactly like the color hints you. Taste follows similar notes, a dense silky Chardonnay, with vanilla bean and coffee bean flavors, a bit zesty, tinkling mouthfeel, loaded with roasted nuts characters, and slight hint of the sweetness from ripe fruits. Aftertaste shows some additional acidity, low mineral and low tannins. Very nicely done.

Color of saturated gold. Nose is very nice with roasts nuts, even some cocoa, honey, ripe fruits note, and oaks. Exactly like the color hints you. Taste follows similar notes, a dense silky Chardonnay, with vanilla bean and coffee bean flavors, a bit zesty, tinkling mouthfeel, loaded with roasted nuts characters, and slight hint of the sweetness from ripe fruits. Aftertaste shows some additional acidity, low mineral and low tannins. Very nicely done.

Jul 28th, 2018
Lisa Nelson

Nice daily drinkable chard. More buttery than some other similar priced chards.

Nice daily drinkable chard. More buttery than some other similar priced chards.

May 8th, 2016
Brian Brown

56% oak = good

56% oak = good

Feb 3rd, 2013