Sextant Wines
Estate Edna Valley Chardonnay
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
A bottle left after a major tasting party we hosted, this Chardonnay hails from Edna Valley, CA. Established in 2004, the Sextant label is quickly growing into a regional mainstay though still dwarfed by Edna Valley vineyards. The Edna Valley appellation, a sub-app of the Central Coast AVA, is most well known for it's Chardonnay, where it's long hot growing season imparts the terroir of the region beautifully. These Chardonnays are meant to be drunk within 5 or so years - so enjoy them now! ~$20 | #sextant #chardonnay #ednavalley
On the eyes: Deep bright yellow, clear, med stain, med tears. No gas/floc.
On the nose: Fresh grass, floral notes, and green apple with a bit of butter and slate. Med alcohol.
On the tongue: Med acid, med-tannin, med alcohol, med body, buttery round mouthfeel. Green apples, unripe mango, and lychee with a faint touch of mineral and perfume on the way down. A bit sweet on the finish.
A bottle left after a major tasting party we hosted, this Chardonnay hails from Edna Valley, CA. Established in 2004, the Sextant label is quickly growing into a regional mainstay though still dwarfed by Edna Valley vineyards. The Edna Valley appellation, a sub-app of the Central Coast AVA, is most well known for it's Chardonnay, where it's long hot growing season imparts the terroir of the region beautifully. These Chardonnays are meant to be drunk within 5 or so years - so enjoy them now! ~$20 | #sextant #chardonnay #ednavalley
On the eyes: Deep bright yellow, clear, med stain, med tears. No gas/floc.
On the nose: Fresh grass, floral notes, and green apple with a bit of butter and slate. Med alcohol.
On the tongue: Med acid, med-tannin, med alcohol, med body, buttery round mouthfeel. Green apples, unripe mango, and lychee with a faint touch of mineral and perfume on the way down. A bit sweet on the finish.
Orange blossom on the nose, grapefruit and lemon, quite smooth
Orange blossom on the nose, grapefruit and lemon, quite smooth
Apr 6th, 2015Great dry Chardonnay... Crisp clean smooth finish --- no oaky buttery crap here!!
Great dry Chardonnay... Crisp clean smooth finish --- no oaky buttery crap here!!
Jul 1st, 2014
