Winemaker Notes
Lively flavors of nectarine and mango complemented by notes of lemon custard, peach, nectarine, and toasted almond. Boen Chardonnay is creamy and extremely well-balanced with a nice acidity that drives a long, mouthwatering finish.
Pair this Chardonnay with a porch swing and a sunset, baked sole, or steamed mussels with frites.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Sourced from three different regions—Monterey County (62%), Sonoma County (28%), and Santa Barbara County (10%)—this beautifully balanced white speaks of toasted coconut and lemon cake. Clean notes of baked pear and caramelkissed papaya leave a long, memorable finish behind.
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Wine Enthusiast
A nice touch of toasted oak in the aroma leads to complex spiced apple, ginger, nutmeg and lemon-zest flavors in this full-bodied and mouthfilling wine. Made from only coastal county grapes.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2019 Böen Chardonnay drinks nicely and stays persistent on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of savory spices, ripe stone fruits, and earth. Try it with oven-baked chicken thighs. (Tasted: November 6, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
California’s most praised white wine, Chardonnay is also the state’s most planted white grape variety. Diverse terrain and microclimates allow for an incredible range of wine styles.
Chardonnay planted in the cooler, coastal zones takes on bright characteristics like lemon zest, key lime, green apple and wet flint. For this style, look to the chilly Sonoma Coast, Carneros, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Lucia Highlands and Edna Valley.
The inland zones of California’s coast, such as the Russian River, Sonoma, Napa and Livermore Valleys maintain a more Goldilocks-esque climate where both styles go. Early picking retains acidity and creates a leaner style but leaving the grapes to hang creates an approachable Chardonnay, balancing richness and finesse.
Chardonnay also plays a major part in the sparkling wine production of the Anderson Valley and Carneros.