Shibumi Knoll

Buena Tierra Vineyard Chardonnay

9.219 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, 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
Michael Herzog

Drank so beautifully from Magnum. Acid still intact. Just love their Chardonnays.

Drank so beautifully from Magnum. Acid still intact. Just love their Chardonnays.

Aug 6th, 2022
Carl Fischer

Consistently incredible. Still one of my all time favorite chards. Made by TRB - this is the prefect balance between a Chablis and New World chard to me. Honey, apricot, vanilla and a crisp, yet rich texture. I love it.

Consistently incredible. Still one of my all time favorite chards. Made by TRB - this is the prefect balance between a Chablis and New World chard to me. Honey, apricot, vanilla and a crisp, yet rich texture. I love it.

Apr 13th, 2018
Shay A
9.4

Don’t think I’ve seen or heard of this label before, but saw that TRB is the winemaker. It’s rich without being over the top. Quite floral too. Honeyed almonds, lemon pie, and freshly baked croissants. Worth seeking out.

Don’t think I’ve seen or heard of this label before, but saw that TRB is the winemaker. It’s rich without being over the top. Quite floral too. Honeyed almonds, lemon pie, and freshly baked croissants. Worth seeking out.

Mar 24th, 2018
Carl Fischer

The name means "understated elegance" which perfectly describes this wine. Beautiful, rich Chardonnay but still very balanced. For lovers of dense, buttery (but not too oaky!) Cali chards this should be on your must try list. Thomas Rivers Brown doesn't make too many Chardonnays, but those he does (this, Maybach, Rivers-Marie) are just incredible.

The name means "understated elegance" which perfectly describes this wine. Beautiful, rich Chardonnay but still very balanced. For lovers of dense, buttery (but not too oaky!) Cali chards this should be on your must try list. Thomas Rivers Brown doesn't make too many Chardonnays, but those he does (this, Maybach, Rivers-Marie) are just incredible.

Mar 12th, 2016
John Wight

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

7.3

Just when you thought the over ripe, over Oaked phase of California Chardonnays had ended!

Just when you thought the over ripe, over Oaked phase of California Chardonnays had ended!

Nov 20th, 2014
Kenneth Korsbæk

2011 Shibumi Chardonnay, always a winner here. Just came in and learned by previous it close down caused by bottel chock and Will first open up again in 4 - 6 month

2011 Shibumi Chardonnay, always a winner here. Just came in and learned by previous it close down caused by bottel chock and Will first open up again in 4 - 6 month

Jun 1st, 2013
Alex Poulos

One of the best Chardonnays out there

One of the best Chardonnays out there

Mar 27th, 2015
Robin Kelley O'Connor

Educator Italian Wine Merchants

9.6

Robin had this 10 years ago

Robin had this 10 years ago

Oct 5th, 2014
Mike Smith

Owner/Winemaker Myriad Cellars

9.0

Mike had this 11 years ago

Mike had this 11 years ago

Jul 22nd, 2013
Richard Gross

Richard had this 9 years ago

Richard had this 9 years ago

Jun 5th, 2015