2011 California Chardonnay

The 2011 Joel Gott Unoaked Chardonnay has bright citrus aromas of mandarin and lime that lead to more floral aromas of vanilla andhoneysuckle. On the palate, stone fruit and apple flavors are balanced by a clean, bright acid backbone with a rounder midpalate and minerality on the finish.

We work hard to bring you the biggest, richest Chardonnay from California's desirable Central Coast, where the sun drenched grapes create full and elegantly textured wines. Decadent levels of butter, cream, bright citrus and vanilla melt into a balance of oak and subtle spice. In other words: Delicious.Serve chilled with crab cakes, seared Ahi tuna on waffle crackers or fresh-baked ...

Mirassou Chardonnay exhibits intense aromas and flavors of stone fruits such as peaches and nectarines, as well as tropical fruits like pineapple. Secondary flavors of melon, pears, citrus, floral, and vanilla notes combine with a creamy mouth feel which culminate in a pleasantly concentrated finish.

Generous aromas of fruit and toasty oak entice the senses as you first encounter this Chardonnay. Green apples and juicy pears give way to elegant hints of lemon meringue, and finish ripe and refreshing on the palate. Created by aging on the lees, the rich and velvety mouthfeel adds complexity to the fruit, allowing the flavors to sink softly into ...

This wine exhibits classic varietal characteristics with aromas of ripe pineapple, fresh Gala apples, pear and candied lemon. The palate has a weight that belies its unoaked status with a rich entry of fresh citrus fruit that leads into secondary aromas of fig and mineral. Finishing clean and crisp with lingering acidity, the wine is fresh and vivacious, with a ...

The Neyers Carneros District Chardonnay comes from fruit grown on three parcels. Two of the parcels are planted largely to 'Shot-Wente Selection' Chardonnay, a low-yielding, small berry variant of Chardonnay that has heightened flavor and increased complexity.

The Carneros Chardonnay is first and foremost about aromatics, and the techniques use are designed to retain the signature Carneros aromas of lemon-citrus and white blossom while accentuating the minerality and vivid, fresh fruit flavors of citrus and stone fruits in the wine. Partial barrel fermentation, malolactic and lees stirring create layers affect, imparting hints of cedar and honey ...

The 2011 R Collection Chardonnay is a beautifully crisp Chardonnay primarily fermented in stainless steel tanks, providing a nice alternative to the heavier oaked Chardonnays. The wine opens with delicate notes of floral perfume and ripe tropical fruits. On the palate, honeysuckle and dried apricots mingle with the bright flavors of grapefruit and are accented with the fragrant essence of ...

Silver unites the crisp mineral essence of classic Chablis style with the tropical elements found in Chardonnay of the Pacific coastline. Using Chardonnay grown in special blocks of the Mer Soleil Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, we harvest the grapes when just fully ripe, their gold color hued with the green, expressing clean aromas of Chardonnay ...

A nice jewel-like nose with inviting aromas of fresh juicy pear and spice notes. Rich flavors of lemon, crme brulee, light spice and toast are framed by an oak backbone. Finishes dry and crisp with a pronounced minerality.Pair with a succulent dish of fresh lobster tails with a rich butter sauce, fettuccine alfredo or a butternut squash soup would be ...

This 2011 Sonoma Chardonnay is a medium-bodied wine with aromas of apple and pear and some toasted almond nuances. These flavors carry over to the palate with the addition of honeycomb on thetongue and subtle creaminess. It strikes the perfect balance of acidity and structure, making it the ideal companion to many of your favorite dishes.

The nose is reminiscent of Meyer lemons, preserved then diced up later in the year for seasoning in a meal, wet stones and Kaffir lime blossoms waft in and out as well. The wine builds in body and texture as it sits in your mouth. Layers of Kaffir lime, guava, andpineapple pour in at first, and then the light creamy ...

When we produced our first steel Chardonnay, we had no idea it would eventually become one of our most popular wines. From day one, the secret to our success has been the high quality of fruit from our estate Rancho Santa Rosa and Rancho Las Hermanas vineyards. This 2011 is both lively and concentrated, a rare vinous feat. The aromatics ...

The Greystone Cellars Chardonnay vineyard sites were specifically chosen for their tropical nature. Cool Santa Barbara grown grapes provide crisp citrus texture, while the Lodi grown grapes give this wine rich and juicy tropical flair. The unusually cool California summer allowed for maximum flavor development for this vintage. This vintage is a Golden apple color. Aromas of freshly cut apple ...

Aromas of honeysuckle, lemon and green apple follow through to the palate, and are balanced by minerality characteristics. The mid-palate is full body, yet fresh due to the lively acidity of the wine. A balanced wine that is a true expression of cool climate Chardonnay.

Great balance with bright acidity are the trademark of this wine. It is barrel fermented in 25% new Franois Frres Burgundy barrels which frame the crisp apple and Asian pear flavors with a lovely savory, buttered toast finish.

Justin's 2011 Chardonnay is a perfect balance of styles. Crisp on the palate with peach and lemon citrus combined with just a touch of elegant French oak richness, it's never heavy or buttery, and is a refreshing match to most any dish.

The wine shows a light golden hue in the glass with delicate aromas of pear, vanilla, and honey. In the mouth, the wine is medium bodied and nicely balanced, as the acidity and a toasty mid-palate are in harmony with fresh fruit flavors. The wine finishes gracefully and invites you back for more.The Isabel Mondavi Chardonnay is an ideal complement ...

Offering all the richness and complexity that has made Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley famous, this wine displays inviting aromas of lemon custard, crme brulee, vanilla and light caramel, as well as hints of acacia blossom and honeysuckle. On the palate, the mouthfeel is smooth and appealing with great mid-palateweight and seamless acid from start to finish. Citrus abounds ...

This wine opens with layered tones of honeydew melon, ripe pineapple and honeysuckle, with touches of sweet vanilla. On the palate, white peach flavors dominate, framed by a lovely minerality and a subtle touch of caramel. The rich, round mouthfeel balances a juicy acidity and lingering lemon zest on the finish.

This focused, elegant Chardonnay's aromas feature tangerine, nectarine and almond. On the palate, the rich flavors are complemented by a light touch of toasty oak and refreshing citrus with bright acidity. Incredibly food-friendly, the 2011 Highland Chardonnay is a perfect match with cream-sauced pastas, roast chicken and pork, and seafood.

Aromatics are the order of the day for this Napa Chardonnay, which speaks loudly of the cool climate, marine-influenced vineyard. Oaks take a lesser role in recent vintages, and we celebrate the fresh, crisp style that complements many foods by allowing less than a quarter of the wine to undergo malolactic fermentation. Bright fruits boasting of pear and green apple ...

The William Hill Estate 2011 Chardonnay has aromas and flavors of ripe tree fruit and spice, with hints of citrus and tropical fruit. This well-balanced wine has a crisp acidity and subtle notes of vanilla and toast, complemented by a creamy mouthfeel.

The fruit jumps out of the glass and reminds you of roasted pear or baked apple pie. Big fruit and brown spices that are backed by a distinct Central Coast citrus note. The entry coats your mouth withthese great flavors. Easy to enjoy, this wine will bring the coastal wine adventure right to your home.Delicious on a warm summer night ...

Light straw color. Aromas of caramel and apple, with notes of citrus blossom. Balanced acidity, with a long, bright finish and wonderful minerality. On the palate notes of vanilla, layered with honey and golden apple. Much like any white Burgundy, this Chardonnay will benefit from time in the bottle to blossom fully. Mouthfeel is medium full, with a nice entrance, ...

Our Talbott Chardonnay, Logan strikes a perfect balance between the pure fruit character of our estate grapes, and the influence of our winemaker Dan Karlsena Chardonnay and Pinot Noir specialist. The combination of barrel and tank fermentation for this wine has resulted in bright, forward aromatics with beautifully balanced fruit and oak. The texture is soft, with round oak tannins ...

The 2011 Raymond Reserve Selection Napa Valley Chardonnay opens with alluring aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle. Full-bodied with excellent balance, the wine displays flavors of pear, apple and lemon before ending with a long, rich finish. Made with 100% Chardonnay.

Rich, buttery, spicy and toasty, this Chardonnay boasts beautiful aromas that conjure scents of home-baked apple crisp. The flavors are lush with ripe pear, apple and a touch of tropical pineapple and guava. The wine is delicately balanced with a long and sweet toffee finish.