Tobin James

Radiance Monterey County Chardonnay

8.760 ratings
8.63 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium gold color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with notes of floral spice. On the palate pineapple and apple flavors with citrus notes and a sweet vanilla tone. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with fruit and mineral character. Nice value. Tasting Sample.

Medium gold color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with notes of floral spice. On the palate pineapple and apple flavors with citrus notes and a sweet vanilla tone. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with fruit and mineral character. Nice value. Tasting Sample.

1 person found it helpfulApr 13th, 2020
gino CapitalG

Round Pond Wine & Olive oil educator/sales

8.6

It's hard for me to love buttery Chard.

It's hard for me to love buttery Chard.

Aug 28th, 2014
Hazel Weaver

Fresh and bright, surprisingly acidic with gooseberries, might be kissing cousins with Savvy Blanc

Fresh and bright, surprisingly acidic with gooseberries, might be kissing cousins with Savvy Blanc

Jul 16th, 2021
CA Haynam

Buttery Chardonnay with low residual sugar and nice fruity finish

Buttery Chardonnay with low residual sugar and nice fruity finish

Dec 15th, 2020
CA Haynam

Aromas if grape and plum, deep fruity taste with a small amount of residual sugar and astringence

Aromas if grape and plum, deep fruity taste with a small amount of residual sugar and astringence

May 25th, 2020
CA Haynam

Unusually sweet. No oak or butter undertones as expected. Not the TJ’s Chardonnay I expected. Bad year??

Unusually sweet. No oak or butter undertones as expected. Not the TJ’s Chardonnay I expected. Bad year??

Dec 2nd, 2018
Julie Johnson

Surprise of the night: york peppermint pattie and this wine!!

Surprise of the night: york peppermint pattie and this wine!!

Nov 1st, 2017
Stacie Diaz

Omg soooo good

Omg soooo good

Oct 6th, 2017
Patrick Matarazzo

Never a big fan of this one. Tastes like apple/ pear but too acidic.

Never a big fan of this one. Tastes like apple/ pear but too acidic.

Sep 27th, 2017
Jen Harris

I taste apples and pears, but that's after eating pizza. Light acidity, light butter. Great balance.

I taste apples and pears, but that's after eating pizza. Light acidity, light butter. Great balance.

Jun 19th, 2016