The Hess Collection

Monterey County Chardonnay

8.322 ratings

8.51 pro ratings

Monterey County, Central 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

8.5

This is a decent but not excellent Chardonnay- nice Washington-style Apple flavors but still a little too much butter - although the malolactic flavors are very restrained by California standards. It stood up well to Jamaican style red beans and rice.

This is a decent but not excellent Chardonnay- nice Washington-style Apple flavors but still a little too much butter - although the malolactic flavors are very restrained by California standards. It stood up well to Jamaican style red beans and rice.

Dec 29th, 2017

9.0

Crisp,light, golden apple, acidic, slightly tart peach/apricot

Crisp,light, golden apple, acidic, slightly tart peach/apricot

Jul 3rd, 2021

8.0

Mainly tropical, pineapple, mango. Strong brioche, vanilla cookie, cedar.

Mainly tropical, pineapple, mango. Strong brioche, vanilla cookie, cedar.

May 12th, 2020

8.0

Chardonnays aren’t my favorite but this went really well with scallops scampi

Chardonnays aren’t my favorite but this went really well with scallops scampi

Feb 1st, 2019

8.7

Buttery with bright citrus and fruit.

Buttery with bright citrus and fruit.

May 10th, 2018

8.9

Good.

Good.

Apr 9th, 2018

8.6

Steering straight down Main Street with this one.

Steering straight down Main Street with this one.

Nov 20th, 2017

Michael Amoruso

8.6

Great everyday chard.

Great everyday chard.

Nov 2nd, 2017

8.8

This wine makes the hardest man soft.

This wine makes the hardest man soft.

Nov 2nd, 2017

8.4

Soft oak and peach with pear.

Soft oak and peach with pear.

Sep 14th, 2017