2011 Tropical Chardonnay

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 ...

Alamos Chardonnay shows a straw-yellow color with light shades of green. The nose offers ripe tropical fruit aromas with citrus and floral notes. The mouthfeel is full and rich, with concentrated ripe pear and fig fruit mingled with vanilla and sweet spice oak flavors. The finish is clean and fresh with bright, crisp acidity.

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.

The Catena Chardonnay 2011 combines the unique expressions of three high-altitude vineyard sites. The wine shows an intensegreenish color with yellow notes. The extraordinary combination of vineyards offers honeyed tropical fruit flavors with concentrated aromas and flavors of ripe fruits, including notes of peaches, pears and figs, hints of white flowers and notes of vanilla. It is a clean, ...

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 ...

With a light greenish-yellow color, the Chardonnay Wild Ferment 2011 has a fresh, expressive nose with tropical fruit aromas fused with mineral notes and a subtle touch of toast and brioche from the barrel aging, which greatly enhances complexity. On the palate, azingy acidity balances out its lush, creamy texture.

Light gold color. Notes of tropical pineapple fruit, white flowers, apricot, and honeysuckle. This Chardonnay has a rich entry and good texture. Medium bodied, with crisp acidity, ripe apple/pear fruit, and a long finish.

This beautifully expressive Chardonnay offers an enticing mix of tropical fruit, fresh apple, and old world characters of flint and slate. The elegant structure of this wine is finely balanced between richness and minerality, adding complexity on the clean, lingering finish.

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 ...

The Montevina 2011 Chardonnay offers tropical flavors and great acidity typical of our California vineyards. Intense fruit aromas dominate the nose with apple, lemon, and citrus. Hints of sweet oak, banana and honeydew melon linger on the palate. The wine has a balanced acidity, with a touch of creaminess to adddepth. This Chardonnay will pair beautifully with grilled scallops drizzled ...

Clear and bright, with a pale straw hue. Exuberant but elegant aromas of lime, white peach and melon. Intense tropical fruit and zesty freshness, with an elegant fruity finish.

Dancing Bull 2011 Chardonnay has abundant tropical aromas of pineapple and peach, framed nicely by nuances of vanilla and caramel. Elegant and creamy on the palate, this Chardonnay delivers a lingering, fruity finish.

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.

Tropical notes in the nose express some melon, star fruit and citrus notes like lemon zest come to mind. On the palate the wine has great balance. You can pick up mild passion fruit and minerality up front then moving toward a dryer finish where the citrus fruit shines through again.Pairs nicely with fish and baked chicken; the acidity can ...

The Folie a Deux 2011 Chardonnay is a rich wine, and when held up to the light, has a lovely golden hue. Seductive and complex aromas of honeysuckle, hazelnut overtones and melony fruit touch the nose with juicy apple, pineapple and tropical flavors on the palate. The wine has light buttery notes from partial malolactic fermentation and crisp balancing acidity. ...

Foxglove Chardonnay always represents a great value. With this wine you have the richness of fruit from California's Central Coast giving you tropical notes. However, the wine is bottled without going through malolactic fermentation and has no oak on it so it maintains a very clean profile. Great on it's own or with food it's a very versatile Chardonnay.

Tropical fruit, lime and hints of vanilla form an alluring bouquet in our Chardonnay that is enhanced by just the right amount of minerality. Juicy citrus and peach flavors pair with a refreshingly crisp acidity, making the creamy texture of this wine a real reward, especially with its long, bright finish.

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.

Aromas of hazelnut and grilled pineapple are followed by flavors of lush, tropical fruits, balanced by a hint of citrus. A rich, creamy mouthfeel is rounded out by a lengthy, elegant finish.

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 ...

The Beringer Founders' Estate Chardonnay is the perfect combination of pear, apple and ripe tropical fruit flavors, with a hint of citrus and a classically round mouthfeel.This Chardonnay will perfectly complement a grilled chicken or fish, or stand up to a rich risotto with its ripe, clean flavors and lingering finish.

Intense, bright golden yellow, this Chardonnay is complex with delicate notes of honey and ripe tropical fruits that recall banana, pineapple, and passion fruit, along with notes of toast and vanilla. On the palate, it is crisp and refreshing with good balance and a long and pleasing finish.Drink with sauced full-bodied fish, shellfish, grilled rabbit, white meats, and ripe cheeses. ...

Vibrant gold color. Aromas of mineral/wet stone, tangerine, orange blossom, mango, papaya, fresh pineapple, baked apple and pear, and vanilla. On the palate, the wine is bright, with a focused entry, and a round fleshy mid-palate. There is great fruit concentration with tropical and hazelnut notes, lively acidity, and a refreshing lengthy finish.Blend: 100% Chardonnay

Vibrant citrus and tropical fruit aromas layered with rich vanilla and a brioche foundation. Fruit flavors on the palate include green apple and nectarine, with a texture reminiscent of lemon custard. The brilliant acidity carries these flavors through a long focused finish.This versatile Chardonnay pairs readily with a variety of foods including fresh fruit, lighter pasta, poultry and seafood.

Bright, clean, flinty-briney, with mineral, lime and tropical fruit aromatics, this wine is all about freshness, bracing and balanced acidity and flavors that are linear, including ginger, white pepper,stone fruit, apple pie and slate. The palate weight is impressive for an unoaked Chardonnay, the finish prolonged, and the purity leaving the sense it will age impeccably. This may be the ...

Enjoy aromas and flavors of green apple and tropical fruits, balanced by subtle oak, cinnamon and vanilla from barrel aging. With a mouth-filling body and balanced acidity, this wine delivers a medium-long, refreshing finish.