Chardonnay

Jun 052012
 
2009 Mercy Vineyards – Griva Vineyard Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, CA, $30 (S) – Rating 90

An excellent example of single-vineyard Chardonnay. Traditional California oak/malolactic style offering a creamy luxurious mouth-feel with unique terrior characteristics. Aromas of fresh apple pie infuse the nose. The palate is caressed with creamy apple, pear and honeycomb flavors enhanced with a touch of acidity and flinty minerality. But This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2011 Chamisal Vineyards Stainless Chardonnay, Central Coast, CA, $14 (S) – Rating 92

A favorite in the naked/unoaked Chardonnay genre. Opens with a clean nose of ripe pineapple and floral notes. The palate is presented with flavors of ripe pineapple, citrus, red apple, floral notes and a hint of minerality. The just right level of zippy acidity makes this a wine to enjoy on its own or pairing with lighter dishes. Buy This Wine

May 012012
 
2009 Antica Chardonnay, Antinori Family Estate, Napa Valley, CA, $32 (S) – Rating 89

This rich yet sleek style of Chardonnay from Antica Napa Valley opens to a nose of green apple with hints of lemon-lime citrus. The medium-round mouth feel offers up crisp red apple, citrus, minerality and pear with notes of oaky honey and vanilla.

Apr 112012
 
2011 Santa Julia Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina, $10 (S) – Rating 88

A good value for an organic Chardonnay. Opens with a nose of citrus, lemon zest with notes of vanilla. Flavors of citrus, tangy pineapple, crisp green apples and tropicals with hints of banana are highlighted with enough zippy acidity to pair well with lighter fare.

Mar 162012
 
2009 Peju Chardonnay Persephone Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA, $30 (S) – Rating 89

A medium-bodied Chardonnay offering up a nose of apple pie and baking spices.  A fairly round mouth-feel with flavors of apple pie, baking spices, ripe red apple, roasted pineapple, lime, and tropicals with well-balanced  acidity.