Wente Vineyards

The Nth Degree Livermore Valley Chardonnay

9.031 ratings
8.88 pro ratings
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, 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

9.1

Classically styled CA Chardonnay. Lots of butter and not too much oak but a fair amount. Green apple, lime, lemon, some butterscotch, high acid and a nice rounded finish.

Classically styled CA Chardonnay. Lots of butter and not too much oak but a fair amount. Green apple, lime, lemon, some butterscotch, high acid and a nice rounded finish.

Jan 13th, 2018
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.7

Butterscotch, minerality, apple Apple skin. The palate says vanilla soft toasted butter notes...

Butterscotch, minerality, apple Apple skin. The palate says vanilla soft toasted butter notes...

Jan 23rd, 2016
Brandon Jamieson

Tasting room Lead/Wine Educator/Sommelier at The Winemakers Studio at Wente Vineyards

9.0

Balanced / harmonious

Balanced / harmonious

Aug 18th, 2015
Marcus L

Very fresh bright fruit. The oak comes on late.

Very fresh bright fruit. The oak comes on late.

May 25th, 2015
Mark Cartland

Quite oxidative but in a texturally appealing way. The oak is fully integrated and the wine still retains plenty of acidity.

Quite oxidative but in a texturally appealing way. The oak is fully integrated and the wine still retains plenty of acidity.

May 20th, 2015
Stuart Pollack

Well-made Chardonnay in a typical California oaky style, with buttery flavors. Not as good as the Stone Street Upper Barnyard Vineyard Chardonnay, but still a good example of California Chardonnay. A little too expensive, though, for its quality.

Well-made Chardonnay in a typical California oaky style, with buttery flavors. Not as good as the Stone Street Upper Barnyard Vineyard Chardonnay, but still a good example of California Chardonnay. A little too expensive, though, for its quality.

Jul 5th, 2019
Dave Milz

Very nice and smooth. More subtle oak than previous vintage, leading to a more balanced Chardonnay.

Very nice and smooth. More subtle oak than previous vintage, leading to a more balanced Chardonnay.

Jan 3rd, 2017
Thomas Buley

Real oaky, buttery. Long finish, with bit of citrus

Real oaky, buttery. Long finish, with bit of citrus

Jan 22nd, 2016
James Campbell

Very nice Chardonnay. Balanced with just a touch of alcohol on the noise. Good oak integration. Cheers.

Very nice Chardonnay. Balanced with just a touch of alcohol on the noise. Good oak integration. Cheers.

Aug 11th, 2015
Sean Kim

Complex and beautifully balanced Chardonnay.

Complex and beautifully balanced Chardonnay.

May 13th, 2015