California Valley Chardonnay Wine

Robert Mondavi often said that wine should be restrained - should whisper, not shout. In tha tradition, they have created a Chardonnay of remarkable freshness and vibrant purity of fruit - tropical, lively citrus, fresh pear and honeydew melon - lifted by buoyant natural acidity. Well-integrated oak supports the assemblage of fruity flavors from the vineyard with hints of roasted ...

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 ...

The finished wine shows aromas of red apple, honeysuckle. On the palate, vanilla cream soda comes to mind while fruit flavors cantaloupe and banana are introduced. The wine finishes with bright acidity.

Produced from six to eight superb mountain lots that our winemaker, Graham Weerts chooses every year (from 700 1,800 feet), the Alexander Valley Chardonnay is a study in the balancing act between vibrant fruit, opulence and mineral structure. Weight and length are definitely present without compromising crisp acidity and bright fruit, resulting in a Chardonnay that is the poster child ...

Open your senses to a wine that will quickly have you yearning for more. The 2008 Quickfire Napa Valley Chardonnay has crisp acidity and exhibits flavors of Granny Smith apples with a hint of orange blossom. This full-bodied wine exudes creamy notes reminiscent of great white Burgundies.

Bright lemon zest, apple, pineapple, star fruit and mineral aromas and mouth-filling lemon curd, apple and butterscotch flavors.

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 ...

Pale golden color in the glass, with the faintest hint of green belying its youth, this Chardonnay opens with rich and intense aromas of lemon, lime leaf, citrus flowers, and a touch of honey before moving into spicy pie crust and a hint of mascarpone creaminess all topped with a nice flinty finish. The citrus trend continues on the palate ...

This Estate Chardonnay offers fresh fruit aromas of Fujiapple and citrus zest, complemented by notes of vanilla,toasted oak and caramel. e palate has bright acidity that isbalanced with malolactic fermentation to give it a soft andround finish.

Perfectly balanced aromas of baked apple, citrus, toast and floral notes delight the nose and continue as flavors in the juicy, round mouth.Pair this rich, refreshing Chardonnay with light fish dishes, a variety of salads and mild cheeses.

The 2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay has richness, yet remains elegant and delicate. There are generous flavors of pear, melon, and nectarine that are pure, focused and lingering on the palate. The finish on the wine is complex, adding to the wines persistence and freshness.

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.

The 2010 Raymond Reserve Selection Napa Valley Chardonnay opens with enticing aromas of honeysuckle and pear that are enhanced by notes of orange blossoms and toasted almond. Full-bodied with excellent balance, the wine displays flavors of passion fruit, white peach and smooth vanilla before ending with a long, rich finish.

The 2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay opens with fresh, creamy aromas of ripe pear, apple and citrus, with light butter, yeast and spicy oak tones adding complexity. The wine's rich, focused, green apple, melon and guava flavors are nicely balanced by fresh acidity and a piquant mineral tone. Both mouthfilling and elegant, this quintessential Napa Valley Chardonnay is delectable now, but ...

An abundance of aromas flow from the glass of the 2010 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay. Lime zest and honeysuckle lead to notes of vanilla and fondant. Clean, crisp acidity balances rich peach-like nectar on the palate. The mouthwatering, expansive finish evolves from notes of orange zest and lemon meringue to toasted brioche and graham cracker.

100% Chardonnay from Rutherford in Napa Valley. Barrel fermented in French oak. Ripe apple and melon with butterscotch and light toast aromas compliment rich mouth filling pear and caramel flavors.

In 1944, Souverain founder J. Leland Stewart began making wine in California's North Coast. This Chardonnay follows his tradition, sourcing fruit from cool-climate sites in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties, yielding a complex wine with bright tropical and stone fruit flavors.