Winemaker Notes
A light lemon color is an indicator of the fresh-from-the orchard characteristics in their 2022 Unoaked Chardonnay. Aromatics of fresh pear and Granny Smith apple mingle with a note of ginger and orange blossom. Juicy melon, with a little apple-tartness in the finish bring summer to mind. The mouth-feel is expansive with a crispness and creaminess.
The label for Toad Hollow Unoaked Chardonnay is in the process of changing. You may receive either of these two labels featured above. Specific labels cannot be requested.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This wine is lush, with aromas of peach, apple, clove and notes of vanilla on the nose. The flavors on the palate are nectarine, yellow apple and citrus blossom, intertwined with allspice, lemon peel, mineral and a dry, long finish.
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.
A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.