Toasted Head

Barrel Aged California Chardonnay

8.671 ratings
7.93 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
Andrew

This has a lot less oak then the 2013 vintage but it still lacks any fruit and is over the top buttery. You could say it's "yummy" though. Good length. $16.

This has a lot less oak then the 2013 vintage but it still lacks any fruit and is over the top buttery. You could say it's "yummy" though. Good length. $16.

2 people found it helpfulMar 29th, 2016
Paul Weil

A perfect example of the frankly silly California style of Chardonnay, this wine succeeds in being both creamy AND buttery, with that extreme secondary malolactic fermentation.

A perfect example of the frankly silly California style of Chardonnay, this wine succeeds in being both creamy AND buttery, with that extreme secondary malolactic fermentation.

1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2016
Riccardo L.

emphasis on the wood. tastes like buttered popcorn, served on a plank of smoked cedar.

emphasis on the wood. tastes like buttered popcorn, served on a plank of smoked cedar.

Jun 14th, 2016
Renato Hoyle

Butter, oak. Little acid, overpowering. Little flavor of chardonnay.

Butter, oak. Little acid, overpowering. Little flavor of chardonnay.

Jan 7th, 2016
Sean O'Hare

Meh. Worth a try. Not worth the calories.

Meh. Worth a try. Not worth the calories.

Jul 4th, 2017
Doug Wright

I've had this twice. Two glasses each time. Woke up with a headache both times. That's what I get for forcing this swill down.

I've had this twice. Two glasses each time. Woke up with a headache both times. That's what I get for forcing this swill down.

Apr 27th, 2017
Juan Hernandez

Great wine at a great price from Costco... I just staring my journey through wine life trying to explore what out there. This wine had a great taste, there a creamy taste with a flames barreled.

Great wine at a great price from Costco... I just staring my journey through wine life trying to explore what out there. This wine had a great taste, there a creamy taste with a flames barreled.

Apr 8th, 2017
Eric Bartucca

Peachy, toasty, butterscotch, slightly nutty.

Peachy, toasty, butterscotch, slightly nutty.

Mar 7th, 2017
Leah OReilly

Buttery, affordable and easy to pair with a lot of great foods. Smooth and has the toasted coconut flavor without being overwhelming.

Buttery, affordable and easy to pair with a lot of great foods. Smooth and has the toasted coconut flavor without being overwhelming.

Jan 14th, 2017
Donald Williams

A bit heavy on the oak for Bonnie's taste, but I really liked it. Great with seared sea scallops, couscous with sautéed peppers, and sugar snap peas.

A bit heavy on the oak for Bonnie's taste, but I really liked it. Great with seared sea scallops, couscous with sautéed peppers, and sugar snap peas.

Jan 8th, 2017