Venge Vineyards

Brown Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay

8.87 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

This is the 2017 Venge Brown Ranch Chardonnay still in tank. Should go into bottle this week.

The nose reveals; lemon, lime, green apple, notes of green vegetables, buttered popcorn, cream, vanilla, whiff of caramel, light butterscotch, honeysuckle, fruit blossoms, yellow flowers and lilies.

Beautiful mouthfeel. Creamy, thick, big and round, white spice, green apple, lime, an array of mixed tropicals, butter, cream, banana, melon, a slight vegetal characteristic, nice chalkiness, yellow flowers. Beautiful round acidity, thick, well, polished rich finish. Not your typical Napa/Sonoma Chardonnay and I really enjoyed it.

Photos of; Venge tasting room, Winemaker Kirk Venge in front of their bladder press, private dining and tasting room and Estate vines.

This is the 2017 Venge Brown Ranch Chardonnay still in tank. Should go into bottle this week.

The nose reveals; lemon, lime, green apple, notes of green vegetables, buttered popcorn, cream, vanilla, whiff of caramel, light butterscotch, honeysuckle, fruit blossoms, yellow flowers and lilies.

Beautiful mouthfeel. Creamy, thick, big and round, white spice, green apple, lime, an array of mixed tropicals, butter, cream, banana, melon, a slight vegetal characteristic, nice chalkiness, yellow flowers. Beautiful round acidity, thick, well, polished rich finish. Not your typical Napa/Sonoma Chardonnay and I really enjoyed it.

Photos of; Venge tasting room, Winemaker Kirk Venge in front of their bladder press, private dining and tasting room and Estate vines.

Jan 29th, 2019
Armando Klein

Absolutely gorgeous!! A wonderful Chardonnay and blew me over not quite knowing what to expect...! Awesome

Absolutely gorgeous!! A wonderful Chardonnay and blew me over not quite knowing what to expect...! Awesome

Nov 15th, 2019
Chris Madrid

Crisp creamy Chardonnay on football Sunday. What else needs to be said?

Crisp creamy Chardonnay on football Sunday. What else needs to be said?

Nov 3rd, 2019
Monica Turner

Cave Creek home, private stock

Cave Creek home, private stock

Mar 21st, 2020
Monica Turner

At CC home, private stock

At CC home, private stock

Feb 29th, 2020
Monica Turner

Anniversary!
Private stock

Anniversary!
Private stock

Oct 21st, 2019
Monica Turner

Brown Ranch Vineyard
Los Carneros
Private stock

Brown Ranch Vineyard
Los Carneros
Private stock

Jul 21st, 2019
Joe Flo

Joe had this 2 years ago

Joe had this 2 years ago

Nov 15th, 2022
bill fumerola

bill had this 5 years ago

bill had this 5 years ago

Oct 5th, 2019
Allison Brunner

Allison had this 5 years ago

Allison had this 5 years ago

Jul 12th, 2019