Sonoma-Loeb
Envoy Chardonnay
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Bright yellow gold. Inviting nose of dried pineapple and yellow flowers. Firm acidity leads the medium full palate which confirms the nose and adds French oak inspired vanilla, white pepper and a hint of honeyed green apple. Oaky, pome-y notes continue on the moderate finish. A rare, Burgundian style Chardonnay from Carneros which makes it not quite what one would expect from the appellation (especially if one is a Rombauer or Lloyd drinker), but an excellent accompaniment to a wide range of heartier white wine fare. Drink now through 2027.
Bright yellow gold. Inviting nose of dried pineapple and yellow flowers. Firm acidity leads the medium full palate which confirms the nose and adds French oak inspired vanilla, white pepper and a hint of honeyed green apple. Oaky, pome-y notes continue on the moderate finish. A rare, Burgundian style Chardonnay from Carneros which makes it not quite what one would expect from the appellation (especially if one is a Rombauer or Lloyd drinker), but an excellent accompaniment to a wide range of heartier white wine fare. Drink now through 2027.
Mar 13th, 2024
Grapes sourced from from Sangiacomo Vineyard. Pale lemon with aromas of stone, tropical and citrus fruits and notes of oaky spice. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, nectarine and apricot with notes of lemon citrus and vanilla spice. Medium+ finish, lively acidity ending with fruit and spicy mineral character.
Grapes sourced from from Sangiacomo Vineyard. Pale lemon with aromas of stone, tropical and citrus fruits and notes of oaky spice. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, nectarine and apricot with notes of lemon citrus and vanilla spice. Medium+ finish, lively acidity ending with fruit and spicy mineral character.
Dec 16th, 2020
Apple, cedar, lemon curd, honey, butterscotch, oak and dried apricot. Good acidity and medium-bodied.
Apple, cedar, lemon curd, honey, butterscotch, oak and dried apricot. Good acidity and medium-bodied.
Sep 3rd, 2019
A good amount of juicy fruit pineapple lemon citrus and a touch of vanilla very well balanced
A good amount of juicy fruit pineapple lemon citrus and a touch of vanilla very well balanced
Jan 24th, 2015
Apricot, pears, creamy oak, smoky vanilla. All well integrated.
Apricot, pears, creamy oak, smoky vanilla. All well integrated.
Apr 19th, 2014
Green apple that unfortunately dissipates on the finish
Green apple that unfortunately dissipates on the finish
May 15th, 2023
Ok not bitter but not so big and oakie
Ok not bitter but not so big and oakie
Aug 10th, 2019
Nice mix of stone fruits, citrus, and tropical fruits with hint of white flower. Light creamy mouth feel highlighted by vanilla and key lime pie with lively acidity and chalky minerals. Touch of saltiness. Very balanced and immensely enjoyable.
Sonoma-Loeb, now part of Chappellet, is a small winery specializing PN and Chard from the Sonoma side of the Carneros AVA. Envoy is their limited production Chard with grapes from selected blocks from 1 or 2 vineyards. For 2015 it’s 100% from Sangiacomo Vineyard.
Nice mix of stone fruits, citrus, and tropical fruits with hint of white flower. Light creamy mouth feel highlighted by vanilla and key lime pie with lively acidity and chalky minerals. Touch of saltiness. Very balanced and immensely enjoyable.
Sonoma-Loeb, now part of Chappellet, is a small winery specializing PN and Chard from the Sonoma side of the Carneros AVA. Envoy is their limited production Chard with grapes from selected blocks from 1 or 2 vineyards. For 2015 it’s 100% from Sangiacomo Vineyard.
