Winemaker Notes
Aromas of white peach and Bartlett pears balance the intriguing flavors of citrus, toasted vanilla, and Crème Brûlée.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2019 Shannon Ridge El Coyote Chardonnay stays long and firm on the palate and into the wine's finish. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers full aromas and flavors of ripe fruit, dried earth, and oak. Try it with broiled lobster in a decadent, savory cream sauce. (Tasted: April 26, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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Wine Enthusiast
This seamless wine deftly balances rich pear and vanilla notes with subtle lemon and apple flavors. The full-bodied palate offers a smooth texture and a lingering finish. JIM GORDON
One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
Located within the greater Clear Lake appellation, the Red Hills AVA is perhaps the hottest spot right now in Lake County for new Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards. Recognizing the potential of its volcanic and obsidian heavy soils, many respected growers are flocking to the area. Andy Beckstoffer, a leader in escalating the quality and recognition of Napa Valley, has already invested heavily in the area.