2011 Sonoma County Chardonnay

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 warmth of vanilla and brown spice aromas in this classic Sonoma County Chardonnay are lightened with notes of creamy lemon and sweet pear. A palate of soft fruit, including apple and pineapple flavors and notes of toasted hazelnut, finish with a bright acidity, taking the rich mouthfeel to a long, satisfying finish.

The 2011 Sonoma County Chardonnay is one of the most elegantand reserved Chardonnays we have ever produced. It featurescitrus, green apple, vanilla and caramel in the nose with a dollop ofroasty/toasty oak on the palate. It is an understated, balanced andrefreshing wine that pairs beautifully with food.Blend: 97% Chardonnay, 3% mixed whites

This 100% Chardonnay has inviting orange blossom and honey aromas with a hint of rich crme brulee. On the palate, lush tropical flavors and a creamy texture lead to a soft, round mid-palate with bright, refreshing acidity, adding length and focus to the abundant fruit.

This vintage opens with bright aromas of Meyer lemon and yellow apple, punctuated by hints of butterscotch and subtle floral notes. The palate adds flavors of juicy yellow plum, lemon curd and vanilla custard. Rich tropical tones and a lingering spice add richness and texture to the long, fresh finish. Made with 100% Chardonnay.

Fruit aromas of white peach, and nectarine are followed by honeysuckle, honey, and light floral with hints of toast, butterscotch, grapefruit, and cantaloupe. This wine is richly textured with amouth-coating applely acidity and a round and creamy mid-palate creating that signature Sonoma-Cutrer balance from start to finish. Flavors of Golden Delicious apple are accented with toastednuts and ...

This is the second vintage in which 20% of Failla's young-vine Chardonnay blend was fermented and aged in concrete egg vessels. The remainder fermented and aged for 10 months in French oak, only 15% new and barely perceptible in the finished wine's flinty nose balanced with citrusy scents of grapefruit and lime filled out with a hint of jasmine and ...

The wine is pale straw gold in color, with bright lavender, wet stone and citrus aromas, with a touch of creamy custard. In the mouth it is elegant and full, with crisp apple and ripe pear flavors, plus a touch of vanilla caramel from the oak. The finish is soft and smooth, very dry, but leaves lingering lush primary fruit ...

A regional blend of Sonoma Coast fruit with the majority of the grapes coming from the Russian River Valley, Californias premier appellation for both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The gravelly and well drained Gold Ridge soils combined with the cooling influence of the pacific ocean are ideal for bright, vibrant Chardonnay. Aromas of honey, citrus zest and vanilla are complemented ...

Schug crafted this Chardonnay from select vineyards located in the Sonoma Coast appellation, including the microclimates of western Carneros, southern Sonoma Valley and the Petaluma Gap. Produced in a lively, crisp style that emphasizes varietal character without the use of new oak, it has a spicy citrus bouquet that leads to juicy flavors of white peach and nectarine, followed by ...

This wine is a classic California clean, fresh, and oak-influenced. It has a rich texture that is big, round and creamy, and balanced with the hallmark Sonoma-Cutrer acidity. Aromas of caramel, nougat, honey and butterscotch are accented with ginger, cinnamon, peach and baked apple. Flavors of ripe peaches and toasted nuts are layered with caramel, toasty oak and subtle hints ...

An effusive bouquet of roasted chestnuts, brioche and narcissus. Bright acidity on entry with notes of kumquat and quince paste, balance by latepalate minerality. With time in the glass or decanter, the signature savory and muskiness of this wine emerge. Delightfully energetic and fruity in its youth, this is a Chardonnay that will continue to develop richness and complexity with ...

Bright straw in color. Aromas of marzipan, hazelnuts, salted caramel, lemon zest, pear cobbler, hint of smoke, fresh papaya, and underlying notes of green slate minerality. Unctuous mouthfeel, with balanced acidity and compelling structure followed by notes of pineapple and bright citrus.

Joseph Carr Chardonnay has notes of pear, quince, lemon zest, flint, hazelnut, peach, wet stone and honeydew melon. There are also stone fruit notes; peach and apricot on the palate that lead into a finish of pear, toffee and almonds.

Aromas of ripe peach, baked pear, and sweet vanilla are accented by notes of cinnamon and clove. The ripe fruit and sweet oak flavors accompany a rich and creamy mouth feel with just enough bright acidity to focus the finish.Valley of the Moon Chardonnay is a delightful accompaniment to salads, seafood, fowl, lighter grilled meats, and cream-based pastas.

There are aromas of apple, pear, butterscotch, toasted oak and a little minerality in the glass. The 2011 is richerthan prior vintages with a creamy mouth-feel. There are tropical notes and flavors of apple, pear and citrus in theglass with just a touch of acidity on the finish.Try this with shellfish - scallop, lobster, shrimp finished with a lemon beurre ...

On the nose, the wine exhibits beautiful notes of spun honey and honeysuckle. A creamy smooth entrance leads to a full bodied mouthfeel of sweet apple pie and nectarine with rich marzipan and toasted brioche on the finish.This well-structured wine will pair well with seafood entrees, roasted poultry dishes and even spicy Asian cuisine.

Broken Road is consistently one of the most savory, stony wines from the mountain and in the cooler 2011 vintage it displays those elements in spades. Lemon verbena and int emerge rst from the glass, opening to a rich entry that cascades through peach pit, shell and ocean spray - all culminating in a nish with astonishing grip and acidity. ...

Beautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango, and papaya with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavors delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla and honey to createdepth and balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak rounds out the long, lingering finish. Made with 100% Chardonnay.

The wine opens with seductive aromas of green apple, citrus flavors and spice.This Chardonnay is an excellent match for shrimp pesto salad, roasted salmon or grilled chicken.

The color is straw with the slightest green cast, which is reminiscent of the color of the skins on freshly picked Chardonnay grapes. In the glass the wine shows exquisite aromas of green apple, lemon, and acacia that dominate the nose and carry through to the palate. In the mouth are flavors of guava, pineapple, and pear mixed with creamy ...

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 adds a creamy texture and increases richness on thepalate. Encouraging secondary fermentation adds additional complexity, and in the glass the wine is both creamy and crisp, with ripe apple, Meyer lemon, ...

This full-bodied Chardonnay has delicious aromas of apple, orange blossom, pear, marshmallow and a hint of graham cracker, perfectly balanced by flavors of lemon, peach, honey and lingering, creamy toasted oak notes.This versatile, full-bodied Chardonnay pairs perfectly with seafood, poultry, white meats and dishes with cream sauces. Try preparations that include citrus, butter, cream, ...

Fresh aromas of navel oranges and red delicious apples are followed by round flavors of key lime and meyer lemon, witha touch of toffee and cream that draw into a long, focused finish. This sophisticated chardonnay offers an ideal balance ofcrisp minerality and a lush mouthfeel with considerable weight and depth.