Swanson Vineyards

Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.018 ratings

8.83 pro ratings

Napa Valley, 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

9.1

Just enough residual tannin to support the rich fruit forward flavors. Dry and smooth and a hint of Cabernet aroma to lead off.

Just enough residual tannin to support the rich fruit forward flavors. Dry and smooth and a hint of Cabernet aroma to lead off.

Jun 15th, 2021

9.3

Very creamy. Dry apple nice color. 2018 in March 2021.

Very creamy. Dry apple nice color. 2018 in March 2021.

Mar 11th, 2021

8.7

Medium gold. Mid high viscosity.
Intense creamy and apple smell.
Dry. Medium body. Sweetness and acidity balanced.
Light and refreshing.

Medium gold. Mid high viscosity.
Intense creamy and apple smell.
Dry. Medium body. Sweetness and acidity balanced.
Light and refreshing.

Nov 14th, 2020

9.4

Color of gold, looks pretty. Nose of roasted nuts, citrus, high quality sweet ripe pineapple, a touch of spice and alcohol strength, and ripe mango. Taste of flowering notes and honey, a bit Sauvignon blanc and Riesling like, some mineral and roasted nuts, ripe fruits like pineapple, and a bit spice. Aftertaste shows some more refreshing zest. Good Flavors.

Color of gold, looks pretty. Nose of roasted nuts, citrus, high quality sweet ripe pineapple, a touch of spice and alcohol strength, and ripe mango. Taste of flowering notes and honey, a bit Sauvignon blanc and Riesling like, some mineral and roasted nuts, ripe fruits like pineapple, and a bit spice. Aftertaste shows some more refreshing zest. Good Flavors.

Oct 14th, 2020

Alejandro Rabinstein

9.1

An excellent Chardonnay. Balanced and smooth

An excellent Chardonnay. Balanced and smooth

Dec 27th, 2018

9.2

Total stunner. Lov it

Total stunner. Lov it

Mar 31st, 2017

8.7

John had this 7 years ago

John had this 7 years ago

Mar 21st, 2017

8.7

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Aug 9th, 2016

8.9

Paul had this 9 years ago

Paul had this 9 years ago

Feb 28th, 2015

Christina Ramirez

8.7

Christina had this a year ago

Christina had this a year ago

Jan 4th, 2023