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Paragon Vineyard Chardonnay
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
This 4 year old Chardonnay from Edna Valley is over the hill by now.
Showing over ripen citrus fruits, apples, honey, melons, light tropical fruits, oak, spices and vanilla.
Simple with medium minus acidity.
Full bodied and buttery.
Not for me though.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
78 points.
This 4 year old Chardonnay from Edna Valley is over the hill by now.
Showing over ripen citrus fruits, apples, honey, melons, light tropical fruits, oak, spices and vanilla.
Simple with medium minus acidity.
Full bodied and buttery.
Not for me though.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
78 points.
I have had a Chardonnay from Paragon Vineyard before,and this reminds me of it, quite a lot. It’s a SIP certified sustainable growing site and winemaker Christian Roguenant gets a nice full mouthfeel from the lees and the oak.
The straw-colored wine shows quite a bit of minerality on the nose, to be expected from Edna Valley grapes. The wet rocks and lime aromas are always a pleasure, as the are here. On the palate, there are tropical tones and plenty of citrus along with the beautiful oak effect - the wood is used in a very tasteful way. I vacillate between liking oaky Chardonnays and those with none. This one hits in the middle of the range and could be my favorite - for a while, anyway.
I have had a Chardonnay from Paragon Vineyard before,and this reminds me of it, quite a lot. It’s a SIP certified sustainable growing site and winemaker Christian Roguenant gets a nice full mouthfeel from the lees and the oak.
The straw-colored wine shows quite a bit of minerality on the nose, to be expected from Edna Valley grapes. The wet rocks and lime aromas are always a pleasure, as the are here. On the palate, there are tropical tones and plenty of citrus along with the beautiful oak effect - the wood is used in a very tasteful way. I vacillate between liking oaky Chardonnays and those with none. This one hits in the middle of the range and could be my favorite - for a while, anyway.
A great bargain from a wonderful winery
A great bargain from a wonderful winery
Mar 5th, 2017
Half oaked, half steel, this Chardonnay is light on the butter and cream, instead focusing on apricot and honeysuckle fruity tones.
Half oaked, half steel, this Chardonnay is light on the butter and cream, instead focusing on apricot and honeysuckle fruity tones.
Aug 26th, 2016
Great Chardonnay from Edna Valley with a warm gold colour, citrus and tropical fruit on the nose, well balanced, medium bodied palate of apple, pear and some toasty oak.
Great Chardonnay from Edna Valley with a warm gold colour, citrus and tropical fruit on the nose, well balanced, medium bodied palate of apple, pear and some toasty oak.
Jan 31st, 2022
Not my favorite Chardonnay but will pass for a weeknight wine. Almost a bit sweet, buttery at the end
Not my favorite Chardonnay but will pass for a weeknight wine. Almost a bit sweet, buttery at the end
Jan 5th, 2022Nooooo. Not sure if it wasn't stored well before I bought it, I opened it up about a week after buying it. Bought it at night and brought it right home. Notes of nail polish with a windex finish. I was embarrassed that my guests poured it out in the compost pile 😳
Nooooo. Not sure if it wasn't stored well before I bought it, I opened it up about a week after buying it. Bought it at night and brought it right home. Notes of nail polish with a windex finish. I was embarrassed that my guests poured it out in the compost pile 😳
Nov 30th, 2021