Winemaker Notes
Bright citrus notes on the nose are rounded out with a rich pear and tropical fruit on the palate. Great richness and concentration, with delicate hints of vanilla and baking spice.
An ideal pairing for poultry, shellfish or meaty fish (like cod), this wine also complements sweet potatoes (a superfood!), squash or grilled veggies.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Similarly impressive is this label's gluten-free Chardonnay, which also contains no sugar and just 3 carbs per serving. Creamy notes of vanilla pudding are graced with key lime and butterscotch, but the core is ultimately lean and lively. A truly modern white.
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.