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Garre Chardonnay, 2013

A very light and neutral chardonnay, with mouthful of grapefruit, no florals, and maybe a trace of oak. Link to winemaker. Effective 6/10.Filed under: 2013, Chardonnay, Good, Good, Livermore/Contra...

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Three Steves Chardonnay, 2012

Very strong, scotch taste profiles, butterscotch, butter, and hot. But no trace of sour, and very dense for a chardonnay. Link to winemaker. Effective 7/10.Filed under: 2012, Chardonnay, Good, Great,...

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Soquel Vineyards Chardonnay SCM, 2013

Excellent apple flavor, pear, perfect density, high acid, some butter but with tartness, grain flavor, hot wine, and a bit like a gin because of spice content. Link to winemaker. Effective 7/10.Filed...

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Hunter Hill Chardonnay, 2012

Champagne taste and feel, oak, butterscotch, a little hot, and otherwise great balance. Admittedly hits my oak ‘spot’ nearly perfect. Link to winemaker. Effective 8/10.Filed under: 2013, Chardonnay,...

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Pleasant Valley Britney Morgan Chardonnay, 2009

Very high acid, cantaloupe, honey and honeysuckle nose, and slight taste of grapefruit. Slightly strained. Link to winemaker. Effective 5/10.Filed under: 2009, Chardonnay, Fair, Good, Santa Clara/Santa...

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Loophole Chardonnay, 2013

Apple, oak, velvet texture but strong taste, slightly bitter finish. Link to Lot18. Effective 5/10.Filed under: 2013, Chardonnay, Fair, Good, Lot18, Santa Clara/Santa Cruz/Monterey

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Ridge Jimsomare Chardonnay, 2012

Light, melon tastes and nose, midori, orange, low sugar, some tartness, watercress. Link to winemaker. Effective 7/10.Filed under: 2012, Chardonnay, Good, Great, Santa Clara/Santa Cruz/Monterey, Winery

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Heitz Cellar Chardonnay, 2013

Caramel notes, toasted oak, not very long finish, balanced acid. Very California. Link to winemaker. Effective 7/10.Filed under: 2013, Chardonnay, Event, Good, Great, Napa/Sonoma

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Cathedral Ridge Chardonnay, 2012

High alcohol, aperitif style, cream, vanilla, wood, wheat, and overall very bright wine. Some aftertaste. Link to winery. Effective 5/10.Filed under: 2012, Chardonnay, Fair, Good, Oregon, Winery

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Stoltz Chardonnay, 2013

Slate and gravel notes, carbonate, feel of iced beer and grain. Not particularly ageable either. Link to winemaker. Effective 5/10.Filed under: 2013, Chardonnay, Fair, Good, Oregon, Winery

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