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A to Z Chardonnay 2009, Oregon

The 2009 A to Z Chardonnay opens with opulent aromas of citrus blossoms, white peach and pear, developing complexity with secondary notes of honey, lemon verbena and quince. The palate is poised with beautiful balance and structure and a concentrated attack emphasizing ripe citrus notes, mango and wet stone. The finish is focused with a steely sense of its Oregon origins clearly evident in the lingering flavors of minerals and white peaches. This wine shows all the power of the 2009 vintage yet retains the brightness that Oregon chardonnay is known for.

Price $18

MacRostie Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2008

The 2008 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast is pale straw gold in color, with ripe pear and bright honeydew melon aromas, and just a touch of vanilla. A rich, elegant style, with intense concentrated citrus, green apple, spice and fresh-cut flowers. In the mouth it is full and round, with baked apple, fresh pineapple, and hints of rich lemon pie. Full-bodied, gaining depth and complexity on the finish, where the minerality shines through. The long clean finish begs for another sip.

Price $32

Pride Mountain Chardonnay 2010

The 2010 Pride Mountain Chardonnay is sourced entirely from the Napa Carneros district and is made in a distinctly crisp style. Fermented and aged sur lie in 50% new French oak and 50% neutral barrels, the malolactic fermentation is stopped at the half-way point which allows the wine to maintain the clean citrus characteristic of its Carneros provenance. Straw yellow in color, with crisp apple, citrus and minerals balanced on the nose and palate with hints of emerging marmalade and butterscotch, the style is refreshing and clean without being austere. Breathe in the intense nose of honeycomb, yellow apple and quince. A smoothly building attack with the right vibrant tingle culminates in creamy flavors of apple, spice and honey. Emerging acidity through the middle and finish intensify the flavors providing excitement and verve without any bitterness or sharpness. Not even a hint of explicit oak. One of their finest Chardonnays ever.

Price $40

David Bruce Chardonnay 2009

David Bruce's 2009 Chardonnay comes from the D&J Vineyard in California's Russian River Valley. This delightful Chardonnay shows substantial richness, yet is smooth on the palate, like walking through a citrus grove and taking a deep breath, punctuated by kiwi and orange blossom. It is more tropical on the palate, with tangy pineapple and hazelnut flavors and sweet butterscotch. Good acidity and minerality keep the fruit in check and make this a good match for fish, salad or poultry.

Price $38

Plumpjack Reserve Chardonnay 2010

In 2010, Pat Garvey’s P&J Vineyard in Saint Helena was the back bone for the 2010 Plumpjack Reserve Chardonnay. Located in the southern part of the Saint Helena Appellation, this vineyard naturally gives a unique richness. Andy Beckstoffer’s Carneros Lake vineyard, off of Henry drive in Carneros, comprises the rest of the blend and lends a wonderful acidity. Enjoy the inviting aromas of warm apple and pear cobbler, orange blossom, cinnamon and hints on anise. On the palate, flavors of warm apple pie, pear, vanilla and green tea give into a full and lush finish. The acidity is perfectly balanced and the finish is delightful!

Price $48

Hawley Winery Chardonnay 2009

With six months of bottle aging, this wine tastes wonderful, with fruity citrus aromas of orange-peel and lemon. There is some delightful complexity with flavors and aromas of popcorn kernel, vanilla and butterscotch. The mouth-feel is rich and velvety, leaving you wondering where all the wine in your bottle just went. Allowing this wine to age for another six months to one year will further integrate these complex flavors and soften the bright acidity.

Price $22

Kimmel Vineyards Chardonnay, Mendocino 2008

Renowned winemaker, Bruce Regalia, is the creative force behind the Kimmel Vineyards wines. He was the founding winemaker for Goldeneye with Dan Duckhorn and is now the winemaker for Madrigal Vineyards. The 2008 Kimmel Vineyards Chardonnay, Mendocino is a creamy, sophisticated Chardonnay, with a wonderful blend of pear, citrus, and apple flavors. Layers of light buttery and nectar nuances, with traces of oak and lime. Lively acidity keeps the flavors intense and vibrant to a full and complete finish. 285 cases produced.

Price $32

Mutt Lynch Unleashed Chardonnay 2009

The 2009 Mutt Lynch Unleashed Chardonnay is all about “fruit jumping out of the glass,” like a dog jumping out of a vineyard! Get it? Brenda Lynch balances Chardonnay’s natural fruit character with two key winemaking steps - malolactic fermentation to soften the wine’s natural acidity and sur lie aging and stirring in tank to provide mid palette richness. The 2008 vintage is the first bottled in stelvin screwcap, another step to preserve the wine’s bright fruit flavors and overall freshness. What’s not to like?! Aromas and flavors of peaches and cream, baked red apple and just a hint of honey, a tangy entry with ripe fruit flavors followed by a soft and creamy finish. And the drum roll please… no oak. Great price!

Price $14

Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2009

Citrus, stone fruit, smooth and integrated flavors, creamy and tense, with apricot, apple, and lemon nuances. Barrel fermented and aged in French oak. About 65% Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay and 35% Rancho Vinedo Vineyard.

Price $23

Truchard Chardonnay 2009

Chardonnay is located throughout the southern part of the Truchard Estate Vineyard. The vines range from 11 - 33 years old and benefit from the various marine soils, gently sloped terrain, and cooler temperatures - conditions that make the Carneros region ideal for growing Chardonnay. They produce aromatic wines with tropical fruit characteristics and a unique spicy element. The 2009 Truchard Chardonnay features a floral nose with tropical fruit, Meyer lemon, and pineapple; combined with fig, vanilla, and spice. The mouth is filled with intense flavors of wildflower honey, green apple, and fresh pear. Firm acidity provides a bright finish of citrus, mineral, and toasted oak. Great with a seafood salad!

Price $36

Felino Chardonnay 2009 Paul Hobbs

This lively, full-bodied chardonnay opens with enticing aromas of white peach, golden delicious apple and guava that carry through as generous flavors on a satiny, mouth-filling palate. Citrus and mineral notes create a refreshing finish.

Price $25

Darioush Chardonnay, 2009

Chardonnay fruit grown in Darioush’s cool vineyard sites in southern
Napa Valley, Oak Knoll and Carneros develops slowly and evenly, enabling winemaking techniques which emphasize minerality, texture, acidity and fruit concentration. The 2009 vintage achieves a delicate balance, offering vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavors paired with a crisp mineral structure. Bright aromas of nectarine, lemon zest and vanilla introduce this ethereal and impeccably balanced Chardonnay. The
mineral-laden mid-palate possesses fruit forward flavors of d’Anjou
pear, Braeburn apple and ripe stone fruit which lingers and finishes
with hints of nutmeg and toasted hazelnut.

Price $52

Neyers Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros 2009

Grapes from the Carneros district vineyards that went into this wine were harvested with higher than normal natural acidity, and the subsequent malo-lactic fermentation was especially vigorous. The result is a Chardonnay with a creamy texture and an attractive element of toast, or grilled bread, in the aroma. Most importantly, winemaker Tadeo Borchardt's efforts have given us a wine of great balance. The separate components are harmoniously joined together with no single characteristic dominating the final blend.

Price $35

Joullian Chardonnay, Monterey 2009

The 2009 Joullian Chardonnay, Monterey is sourced from some of the oldest and most renowned vineyards in the cool Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco appellations. RogerRose and Vinco Vineyards are planted to the aromatic, smooth-textured Dijon Chardonnay clones. The 30 year-old River Road, La Reina and Sleepy Hollow properties contribute power, backbone, and longevity to the blend. All lots are barrel fermented with multiple yeast strains, which are stirred every 2 weeks for 2-4 months, and aged "sur lie" until bottling. Simultaneous yeast and malolactic fermentations are encouraged to minimize one-dimensional butterscotch flavors and maximize texture while allowing the fruit to shine through.

Price $27

Flowers Chardonnay 2008

The Flowers wines were all amazing, and although the Pinots are sold out, the 2008 Chardonnay was fantastic! This wine is a blend of several Sonoma Coast vineyards, including Camp Meeting Ridge; a blend of Dijon clones (95 and 76), mature vine clone 4, and the low-yielding "Old Wente" selection. Enjoy the balanced depth and complexity, light straw to golden color, and aromas unfolding with layers of lemon, pear, apricot and wet stone minerality. This vintage shows crispness on the palate, with a lush and balanced citrus finish. Showing very well now and will continue to gain complexity for 1 - 3 years.

Price $53

Schug Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2009

The 2009 Schug Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast was produced in a lively, crisp style that emphasizes varietal fruit character. They achieve this by combining modern cold fermentation with traditional French Burgundian aging techniques. It draws its structure and spice from Chardonnay grown on their Estate vineyards in the Carneros region. The cool Carneros microclimate contributes a spicy bouquet, citrus and tropical fruit flavors and good acidity for depth and balance. The blend is rounded out by elegant, buttery textures and ripe flavors of pear and peach which comes from Chardonnay grown in the warmer reaches of Sonoma Valley. Try it as an elegant aperitif paired with hors d'oeuvres, or lighter dishes such as soups, salads, seafood and pasta.

Price $29

Justin Chardonnay 2009, Paso Robles

Aromas of green apple, pineapple and ripe stone fruit combine with a hint of cinnamon and toasted oak on the nose of this wine. The entry is bright and crisp with good acid and flavors of apricot, lemon and hints of mineral and wet stone. The wine finishes with multiple layers of honey, cream, vanilla and a touch of caramel from the “lees” stirred French oak.

Price $20

Keenan Chardonnay 2009, Spring Mountain District

The Keenan 2009 Chardonnay, Spring Mountain District, starts off with lovely notes of citrus, ripe pear and green apple in the nose. Hints of lush white peach are noticed as the wine opens up. The sur-lie aging has added richness and complexity, a touch of oak character returns on the finish as well as a hint of minerality. Like all of Keenan’s wines, this Chardonnay is a food worthy wine whose crisp acidity and medium body will accompany a wide variety of food fare. “Michael Keenan continues to impress me with the quality of his wines and readers need to take notice of what is going on at this beautiful winery on Spring Mountain. The 2008 Chardonnay, which is primarily from estate vineyards, is reminiscent of a top-notch Chablis. It exhibits aromas of crushed rocks, spring flowers, white currants, lemon zest, and a hint of citrus oil. Medium-bodied and crisp, with no oak in evidence, this is a beauty to drink over the next 3-4 years." Robert M. Parker, Jr. Great with grilled scallops and lemon sauce!

Price $34

L'Ecole No. 41 Chardonnay 2009, Columbia Valley

Elegantly balanced, this Burgundian style Chardonnay shows perfumed blossom fruit, Fuji apple and Asian pear with spicy tropical flavors and subtle mineral nuances that gain complexity on a long, robust finish.

Price $25

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