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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 $31

Olivet Lane Estate Reserve Cuvee Chardonnay 2006

By using indigenous yeast and allowing for extended barrel aging, the 2006 Olivet Lane Estate Reserve Cuvee Chardonnay has taken on another dimension in complexity. It is full-bodied, with great length, a creamy texture and flavors reminiscent of pear, mineral, and toasted bread crust. 2006 is the second vintage of the Reserve Cuvee, and the classic character of the Olivet Lane fruit again shines bright, but with the extra depth contributed by its extended aging.

Price $30

Keller Estate 2006 La Cruz Vineyard Chardonnay

At Keller Estate, they have three different vineyard sections (known as “blocks”) planted to Chardonnay. Block 5, planted with clone 4 in 1989, is the oldest vineyard on the ranch. This block provides structure and bracing acidity, along with ripe apple and pear flavors. Block 6 was planted in 1998 to the Wente clone, widely known for its floral, aromatic qualities. The Wente and Robert Young clones were selected for this vintage, the Robert Young clone adding a rich, broad texture to the wine. Crafted in a classic, Rich style, the Keller Estate 2006 La Cruz Vineyard Chardonnay is a reflection of the estate’s terroir and artisan winemaking style. Plush fruit flavors mingle with a crisp, bright acidity to create a beautifully textured wine defined by a creamy viscosity. Toasty caramel and vanilla flavors are achieved through barrel fermentation and oak aging.

Price $30

PlumpJack Reserve Chardonnay 2008

Although the 2008 PlumpJack Reserve Chardonnay is in the same line as the past vintages the wine is a bit more nuanced. Breathe in the wonderful aromas of white peaches, pear, orange blossom and warm apple pie filling, followed on the palate with flavors of Fuji apples, cinnamon stick and lemon curd. This is one great Chardonnay! Very pleasant to drink now but the acidity gives it room to age.

Price $52

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

Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2007

The aromas of toasted almonds, caramel, and coconut are followed by crisp green apple and lemon rind flavors that convey certain minerality. The acidity will pair well with seafood and shellfish, and complement pastas with cream sauces, as well as roast chicken and pork roast with fruit.

Price $33

Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2008

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 2007

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 2007 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

Chehalem "Inox" Chardonnay 2008

Chehalem "Inox" Chardonnay 2008 is a standout dry white wine that shows the virtues of living an oak-free (wine) life. It is one of the best Chardonnays to emerge from Oregon in recent years. A platinum, brilliant wine that immediately shares a profusion of floral aromas and bright fruit, especially pear, green apple, honeydew melon, tangerine, peach, apricot, Meyer lemon, and even kiwi and pineapple. Spice and other aromatic accents include confectioners’ sugar, vanilla bean, and ginger. There is a knife-edged brightness and minerality due to incredibly snappy acidity, making it tartly succulent and mouthwatering. Although high in acid, low in alcohol (13.4%), and bone dry (at less than .25% sugar), this has great weight and near-perfect balance.

Price $21

Vina Calina Reserva Chardonnay, 2008

The 2008 Vina Calina Reserva Chardonnay from Chile shows subtle aromas of butter balanced by notes of citrus blossoms, green and red apples, white peach and melon. The wine is velvety smooth on the palate with light oak flavors, good acidity, a crisp, long finish and a hint of minerality. The majority of grapes for the 2008 Reserva Chardonnay comes from Casablanca Valley, a coastal region with near-perfect growing conditions for Chardonnay. The maritime influence is clearly evident with morning fog and cool afternoon breezes marking most summer days.

Price $18

Felino Chardonnay 2008 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

Bighorn Cellars Chardonnay, Camelback Vineyard 2007

The 2007 Bighorn Cellars Chardonnay, Camelback Vineyard was produced meticulously adhering to time proven methods, without compromise. It was first whole cluster pressed and then fermented slowly in one, two and three year old French oak barrels - no new oak is used, so the wonderful fruit shines with flavor. During prolonged aging in these barrels (up to ten months), the wine was gently stirred to develop an almost bread like richness from contact with the spent yeast. The secondary fermentation was then allowed to proceed slowly over several months developing further the rich round flavors. It was then bottled without filtration (to maximize flavor intensity). The result of these labors is a Chardonnay of unusual opulence, richness and elegance.

Price $23

Dehlinger Chardonnay 2006

Dehlinger Winery is located in the heart of its 45 acre vineyard on a ridge of red gravelly soil in Sonoma County's cool Russian River Valley. The alternating influences of California sun, and fog from the Pacific Ocean 13 miles to the West, create a hybrid climate favorable for hillside grape growing. The 2006 Dehlinger Chardonnay’s light green/gold color is accompanied by attractive orange and lemon blossom, crushed rock, white currant, and spring flower characteristics, with just a hint of smoky peach and pear on the nose. Full-bodied and rich with wonderful acidity (even though it was put through full malolactic), it keeps its fruit and minerality in the foreground. A light baking spice note comes up on the finish. This beauty should drink nicely for 3–4 years or longer.

Price $39

Fort Ross Vineyards Chardonnay, True Sonoma Coast 2008

The delicately balanced bright fruit and the crisp minerality of our 2008 release demonstrates the ideal of cool climate Sonoma Coast Chardonnay patiently picked at the optimum moment. Delicate honeysuckle blossoms, white peach and melon aromas perfume the glass. Refined and elegant, focused flavors of pear, honeydew melon and ripe apple, enlivened by the vineyard's signature minerality, linger on the graceful finish. 92 Points Wine Enthusiast.

Price $34

Darioush Chardonnay, 2007

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 2006 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 $48

Neyers Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros 2008

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 2007

The 2007 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 2007

The 2007 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 $26

Testatrossa 2007 Castello Chardonnay

Pale yellow color. Intense aromas of banana, fig, lemon, and honey jump readily out of the glass. With some aeration, vanilla bean and papaya become apparent. Upon taste, this Chardonnay blend is crisp and lively, with flavors of citrus, tropical fruit, and creme brulee. This wine finishes with medium weight and a lingering, delicate finish

Price $36

Moshin Vineyards Chardonnay 2007, Russian River

Toasty brioche, white clove and fragrant Asian pear. Lovely flavors of quenching melon, imagine fresh apple crisp oh so slightly spiced, and firm acidity to cleanse the pallet. Drink now or by 2011.

Price $25

Justin Chardonnay 2008, 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 2007, Spring Mountain District

The Keenan 2007 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 2007 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 $32

Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2007, Russian River Valley

The 2007 Olivet Lane Estate Chardonnay has classic Burgundian notes of mineral, flint and wet stones evolving into hints of toasted bread crust. The mouth is decadently rich and full-bodied with firm acidity, and the lingering finish is long and seamless. This wine is tasting great now and will develop an outstanding bottle bouquet in the next 3-6 years.

Price $31

L'Ecole No. 41 Chardonnay 2007, 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 $27

Hanzell Chardonnay 2007, Sonoma Valley

Honey and grapefruit, typical markers for Hanzell's Chardonnay, are prominent at first, but then behind these are compelling characters of pastry shell (baked butter and flour), a delicate toast character from the barrels, almonds, milk and bread dough. A full, round presence in the mouth is supported by acidity that saves the broad and rich texture from being cloying. Absolutely wonderful! This vintage should mature in 2012 and carry through to 2020.

Price $72

Mill Creek 2008 Chardonnay-Unoaked

The grapes for the 2008 Mill Creek Chardonnay were harvested before dawn to allow the fruit to be brought to the winery cold. After crushing and pressing, the juice was fermented in stainless steel over approximately four weeks. During this time, the lees were stirred frequently. The 2008 Chardonnay begins with notes of pineapple and green apple with a hint of mineral. Flavors are of apple with tropical undertones. Firm acidity provides a fresh crisp finish. GOLD MEDAL - Sonoma County Harvest Fair.

Price $20

August Briggs Chardonnay 2008, Russian River Valley

This Chardonnay comes from a family owned vineyard located on Westside Road just west of the City of Healdsburg. It sits just off the Russian River and is planted in former rocky river bottom. A moderate crop, coupled with a very long growing season, allowed these over twenty-five year old vines to produce fruit with intense pear, apple, and honey aromas, coupled with flavors of melon, caramel, and vanilla. This wine is quite well balanced with a distinct mineral quality which allows for future bottle aging.

Price $35

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