Chardonnay

Golden-hued in color, the wine opens with opulent aromas of peach, apple, Meyer lemon and baking spices. The palate is an inviting medley of peach and D’Anjou pear; layered with tropical notes of pineapple and banana. The vibrant acidity is well balanced by warm butterscotch and subtle coconut notes that seamlessly meld together to create a luscious, mouth-filling richness. It is medium to full-bodied with a refreshing burst of minerality and well-integrated oak characteristics that offer a round, lengthy finish.

The ceramic bottle is inspired by the cement vessels that are used during the fermentation process of this Chardonnay. This wine sees no wood, helping to maintain the bright fruit characters and minerality produced from the grapes in the Mer Soleil Vineyard. Bright minerality and fresh-cut hay qualities are apparent on the nose, followed by zesty citrus and stone-fruit notes. Seamless fruit flavors of grapefruit, lemon and gooseberry shine through on the mid-palate, complemented by a crisp acidity that carries through from start to finish. The higher acidity in this wine makes it a perfect accompaniment to a wide array of food, particularly fresh summer salads, grilled seafood, tomato-based dishes and guacamole.

Elegant with beautiful fruit flavors of peach jam, white currants and tropical notes of pineapple and mango dominate. A creamy mid palate showcases the wines partial French Oak aging while adding gentle touches of butter, vanilla and honey. Partial Malolactic fermentation enhances the wine further adding depth, balance, and a softer mouth feel that culminates in a beautiful finish.

Michel Dutour with a richness and complexity few wines can match, this Chardonnay from Burgundy adds classic hints of flinty and chalky soil with nuances tones of nuts, cinnamon, honey and butter to the rich, sometimes unctuous but rarely heavy, ripe orchard fruits that the grapes are capable of providing.

Miner's generous layers of spiced fruit and creamy, toasty oak combine seamlessly on the palate of this Chardonnay. Fermented using native "wild" yeast cultures, this complex wine was crafted to age gracefully and is the purest expression of our exceptional vineyard sources in the Napa Valley.

Mirassou Chardonnay exhibits intense aromas and flavors of stone fruits such as peaches and nectarines, as well as tropical fruits like pineapple. Secondary flavors of melon, pears, citrus, floral, and vanilla notes combine with a creamy mouth feel which culminate in a pleasantly concentrated finish.

Metallico’s aromatics are intense with pear, lemon-lime and nectarine. The palate has ripe fruit flavors of honeysuckle, peach and citrus. Crisp, food-friendly acidity keeps this special wine refreshing and bright. Upon arriving at the winery, the grapes were whole-cluster pressed. After pressing, the juice was cold tank fermented, retaining the essential bright fruit and mineral characteristics. The wine was not allowed to go through a secondary, malo-lactic fermentation and saw no new oak aging.

Full, lush tropical fruit dominates this wine’s aromas and flavors. Complex and heady on the palate, it is a premier example of Central Coast Chardonnay.

Kissing frogs, waiting for princes, and falling prey to evil stepmothers is simply outdated. We like a little complexity and intrigue, in our life and our wine. The Fairest Chardonnay grants our wishes, offering a ripe nose of pear, guava, pineapple and crème brulée. Lees stirring and integrated oak lend richness and weight to the fleshy fruit. These enchanting flavors linger well into the finish, leaving notes of citrus and spice. Pair this wine with a good friend and engaging conversation.

Orin Swift a brilliant yellow, gold hue invites the senses and draws attention the wine's supremely fragrant notes of honeysuckle, pear, orange peel, green apple, roasted fig, and a touch of French oak. Ripe, round, and exotic, the palate is treated to a supple and concentrated mouthfeel supported with melon, fresh pineapple, and citrus flavors. The finish is positively rich and lingering with a lively seam of acidity to add dimension.

Paul Hobbs a delicate pale gold in color, this cool climate chardonnay boasts fresh aromas of pomelo, baked pear galette and chamomile flower. The wine is juicy and pure on the palate with flavors of apricots, lime chiffon pie and white tea. The texture is round and vibrant with a long, polished finish.

Paul Hobbs 2012 was rich, complex vintage for this quintessential Russian River Valley Chardonnay. The wine offers a brilliant citrine quartz color and impresses with aromas of citrus blossom, spiced baked pears and honey‐glazed brioche. Layered yet seamless, it lifts off the palate with a hint of mandarin meringue, while an enduring essence of marzipan crème lingers through the lengthy finish.

Of the white varietals, Chardonnay is by far the most popular, and after tasting Peter Vella Chardonnay, you'll know why. Our Chardonnay has a refreshing, fruit-forward style, accented by notes of green apple and pear. Hints of oak provide just enough depth. The finish is clean with a gratifying smoothness. In my opinion, Chardonnay is one of those wines where you can get creative with food pairings. Creamy pasta sauces are a natural, but I'll also serve it with grilled chicken tacos or a steaming bowl of corn chowder and French bread. A zesty seafood stew like Cioppino, with big chunks of white fish and scallops, also tastes great with this wine.

PlumpJack crafted in the 'alternative Napa style' with no malolactic fermentation, our fruit is sourced from two Napa Valley vineyards - one in Carneros and one in St. Helena. The cooler Carneros site imparts this wine with fresh green apple and Bartlett pear on the nose, while the warmer St. Helena site lends to some tropical notes. The Carneros vineyard also gives this wine a beautiful, bright, lively acidity, which is balanced by the creamy, rich texture of the St. Helena fruit. A touch of oak gives the wine traces of vanilla, flint, and spice.

Fresh apple and pear aromas open this straight-forward California Chardonnay, and on the palate the fruits are joined by vanilla, peaches and brown sugar. Round and full-bodied, with a creamy finish.

Fresh and lively with supple tropical fruit . . . a true expression of cool-coastal-climate Chardonnay. Abundant, ripe, tropical fruit flavors of pineapple and melon are coupled with well-integrated layers of creamy lemon curd and hints of vanilla.