Sixteen by Twenty

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

9.023 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, 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
Lara Dunphy Guest

Director Sales & Marketing Black Cordon Vineyards, Sixteen by Twenty Wines

9.3

Sneak peek tasting note: this cold-climate Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is bright and refreshing with plenty of citrus and minerality. There's some peach mingling with the citrus notes, and a hint of creaminess. The flavors are so light and refreshing, yet there's a substantial mouthfeel that you only get by letting the Chardonnay age on its lees with weekly stirring. The oak is very balanced in this Chardonnay, and doesn't overpower the delicate fruit flavors, but instead it simply adds a layer of complexity while still letting the fruit shine. This has the makings of summertime sipping at its finest!

Sneak peek tasting note: this cold-climate Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is bright and refreshing with plenty of citrus and minerality. There's some peach mingling with the citrus notes, and a hint of creaminess. The flavors are so light and refreshing, yet there's a substantial mouthfeel that you only get by letting the Chardonnay age on its lees with weekly stirring. The oak is very balanced in this Chardonnay, and doesn't overpower the delicate fruit flavors, but instead it simply adds a layer of complexity while still letting the fruit shine. This has the makings of summertime sipping at its finest!

2 people found it helpfulJan 28th, 2015
Sean Herriott

Can the "Genius" Paul Hobbs do any wrong? Love his style!

Can the "Genius" Paul Hobbs do any wrong? Love his style!

1 person found it helpfulNov 1st, 2015
Chang So

Fairly clean taste with very little oak. Light and easy to drink. Great on a hot summer evening.

Fairly clean taste with very little oak. Light and easy to drink. Great on a hot summer evening.

Jul 24th, 2016
Jessica Alessio

Loved it - buttery finish

Loved it - buttery finish

Dec 21st, 2015
Adam Greenberg

Perfectly balanced, beautiful color, touch of oak touch of butter. Still has beautiful notes of grapefruit. An excellent Chardonnay

Perfectly balanced, beautiful color, touch of oak touch of butter. Still has beautiful notes of grapefruit. An excellent Chardonnay

Oct 28th, 2015
Scott Norder

Pale greenish gold, refreshing acidity balanced by ML, and neutral oak I guess. Eating aged Gouda and it's going together very well!

Pale greenish gold, refreshing acidity balanced by ML, and neutral oak I guess. Eating aged Gouda and it's going together very well!

Sep 26th, 2015
Roseanne McCool

Amazing!!! So balanced and not overpowered by oak. Nice creaminess with a pleasant fruit presence.

Amazing!!! So balanced and not overpowered by oak. Nice creaminess with a pleasant fruit presence.

Mar 21st, 2015
Alaina furgerson

To

Jan 23rd, 2015
Paul T HB

Much better than the 2011

Much better than the 2011

Dec 31st, 2014
Katie Klug

Bought, not yet tried- from the tasting

Bought, not yet tried- from the tasting

May 14th, 2016