Rodney Strong Reserve Chardonnay 2006

Frequent stirring of the lees during barrel aging added a creamy texture to an already full-bodied wine, making for a rich, plush mouth feel, balanced with vibrant acidity. Powerful aromas of spiced apple, pear and pie crust join lemon-cream and toasty oak on the palate, adding up to a compelling ... more

Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay 2008

Cupcake Chardonnay was crafted to emphasize the Central Coast’s creamy and structured Chardonnay character. It starts off with a touch of apple, a hint of tropical fruits and is complimented by a balance of vanilla and spice. We used malolactic fermentation with aging in small barrels to provide a rich ... more

Jordan Winery Chardonnay 2006

The 2006 growing season was substantially cooler than most, which extended the harvest well into October. The grapes were harvested in the early morning hours and arrived at the winery crisp, cold and in pristine condition. On the nose, this wine offers delicate hints of Fuji apple, citrus, nutmeg, honey ... more

Clos LaChance Liebler Vineyard Chardonnay 2005

On the nose, this wine has aromas of rich, tropical fruit and apple cobbler. Scents of crème brûlée, sweet peach and honeysuckle are also present in this complex Chardonnay. Upon first sip, the entrance to the palate is seduced with flavors of mango, red apple and ripe nectarine flavors. These ... more

Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2007

Barrel fermentation in new and seasoned French oak added toasty vanilla and spice complexities, and during 9 months of barrel ageing, we regularly stirred the “lees” in barrel, which gives a certain fullness and creamy texture on the palate. Encouraging malolactic fermentation added additional character, and in the glass the ... more

Brutocao Reserve Chardonnay 2006

Ripe apple and a touch of tropical fruit team with a wealth of plush oak in both the sweet aromas and full flavor of our 2006 Reserve Chardonnay. Hints of Creme Brule and clean mineral notes play nicely with a chorus of ripe fruit from our vineyards to you. Perfectly ... more

Hundred Acre Gold 2006

Made entirely of un-oaked, non-malolactic Chardonnay (plus a few other aromatic white varietals for aromatics) the wine has been exposed to subfreezing temperatures to preserve mouth feel and aromatics. The stylistically identical wines receive a dosage of pure 24 karat gold before going into a breathtaking modern clear French glass ... more

Vampire Vineyards Chardonnay 2007

Hand-picked at peak ripeness, this Chardonnay was barrel fermented in French oak, aged on the yeast lees for one year, then carefully bottled with minimal handling to ensure that suble flavors remain intact. Crisp and refreshing, our Chardonnay is an ideal accompaniment to grilled seafood or poultry, and also complements ... more

Brutocao Bliss Vineyard Chardonnay 2008

Focused on Mendocino green apple Chardonnay flavors, our home ranch Bliss Vineyard offering harbors layers of extras that entertain in the glass. Lemon grass and pear flavors team with integrated oak and a clean mineral note to balance a lingering, properly firm finish. more

Cellar No. 8 Chardonnay 2008

This wine exhibits fruit characteristics of apple and pear which combine with brown spices of nutmeg and cinnamon. The toasty oak combines with the rich fruit to make a balanced wine which has good extract and a rich mouthfeel which gives the wine a long, lingering finish. more

BV Coastal Estates Chardonnay 2006

Yellow-gold color. Strong, fresh apple-citrus aromas with a hint of vanilla. Medium full- bodied, with creamy texture and round, succulent, juicy flavors, this vintage reveals ripe apple fruit combined with hints of green almond and pear in the finish. Moderate acidity heightens the wine's approachable softness. Food Ideas: Ideal with ... more

High Note Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2006