Tempest Bay

Carneros Chardonnay

8.37 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, 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
"Odedi"

This is a nicely balanced Chardonnay from Napa. Not too oaky, and not buttery at all. Showing lemons, light oak, grapefruits, green apples, spices, white pepper, earth and light vegetables.

Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with a nice finish.

Good by itself or with food.

13.4% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$8.

This is a nicely balanced Chardonnay from Napa. Not too oaky, and not buttery at all. Showing lemons, light oak, grapefruits, green apples, spices, white pepper, earth and light vegetables.

Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with a nice finish.

Good by itself or with food.

13.4% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$8.

Dec 7th, 2019
Lyndsey Wegner

Initially I was really impressed with this Chardonnay and its price point. The Carneros region is one of my favorites and it was buttery right from the start which I loved. It's full-bodied with a little toast and apple on the nose but there's a pungency and acid that's slightly harsh; it might have been better earlier because I had paired it with my Dinner which toned down the acid and bite. I do like it and will serve it with food or charcuterie to keep that at bay!

Initially I was really impressed with this Chardonnay and its price point. The Carneros region is one of my favorites and it was buttery right from the start which I loved. It's full-bodied with a little toast and apple on the nose but there's a pungency and acid that's slightly harsh; it might have been better earlier because I had paired it with my Dinner which toned down the acid and bite. I do like it and will serve it with food or charcuterie to keep that at bay!

May 14th, 2020
Loren Myers

Ok Chardonnay. Nothing special nor bad.

Ok Chardonnay. Nothing special nor bad.

Dec 31st, 2019
Amanda Ryan

Good, not oakey at all, but haven’t confirmed whether it’s officially un-oaked.

Good, not oakey at all, but haven’t confirmed whether it’s officially un-oaked.

Dec 15th, 2019
Matthew Andoniadis

Matthew had this 4 years ago

Matthew had this 4 years ago

Jun 5th, 2020
Jennifer Haralson

Jennifer had this 4 years ago

Jennifer had this 4 years ago

Dec 2nd, 2019