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California Chardonnay

8.8113 ratings
8.65 pro ratings
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
Matt Sterr

What an odd nose 👃. Industrial lacquer and margarine. Palate is worse.

What an odd nose 👃. Industrial lacquer and margarine. Palate is worse.

1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2016
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

7.1

Lowest common denominator in flavor profile. Sweet pineapple juice in the middle. Butter bomb oak on the finish to dry it out enough to make it palatable.

Lowest common denominator in flavor profile. Sweet pineapple juice in the middle. Butter bomb oak on the finish to dry it out enough to make it palatable.

1 person found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2014
Tim Sullivan

Delightful buttery flavor with hints of banana and melon. Captivating to the last drop.

Delightful buttery flavor with hints of banana and melon. Captivating to the last drop.

1 person found it helpfulJun 16th, 2014
Cory Fierro

Not the biggest chardonnay fan, but this neutral oaked one is quite delicious. Pale yellow with a watery rim, nose full of tropical fruits like guava and pineapple for days. There's a bit of the neutral oak on the palate that adds a creamy creme brulee aspect to go along with the baked lemon and golden delicious apple flavors. For the price this goes for this is quite a surprise.

Not the biggest chardonnay fan, but this neutral oaked one is quite delicious. Pale yellow with a watery rim, nose full of tropical fruits like guava and pineapple for days. There's a bit of the neutral oak on the palate that adds a creamy creme brulee aspect to go along with the baked lemon and golden delicious apple flavors. For the price this goes for this is quite a surprise.

Apr 15th, 2016
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.8

Plush, easy, yummy. Lots of dark berry and spice. Good texture without being overtly dry. I dig this wine.

Plush, easy, yummy. Lots of dark berry and spice. Good texture without being overtly dry. I dig this wine.

Jan 29th, 2014
Alana Gentry

Very interesting wine from Rob Mondavi Jr.

Very interesting wine from Rob Mondavi Jr.

Jan 15th, 2014
Vanessa Diaz Winborn

Loved the flavor of this one. Vanilla and oak.

Loved the flavor of this one. Vanilla and oak.

May 19th, 2022
Denise Masterson

2016 vintage, would buy a case

2016 vintage, would buy a case

Jan 24th, 2021
Christina Ramirez

Typical chard with butter and light citrus elements

Typical chard with butter and light citrus elements

Nov 11th, 2020
Dani Jensen-DeNofa

Vanilla and oak scent. . Bright. Buttery. Soft.

Vanilla and oak scent. . Bright. Buttery. Soft.

Jun 12th, 2020