Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a versatile grape. In cold regions such as Chablis, it shows crisp acidity and flavours of green hay with the flinty notes typical of the terroir - the wine even has a green tinge. Just 100 miles south, in the Côte de Beaune, the white Burgundies are much riper and richer, reflecting warmer conditions and the increasing use of oak.

Chardonnay wines taste very different when the vines are grown in hot climates such as those in the plains of California and Australia. The conditions ensure ripe grapes, which lead to high levels of alcohol in the wine, and rich flavours of peach, melon, citrus and tropical fruits. In the 1980’s and 1990’s many New World winemakers responded to these bold flavours with equally bold use of oak, ageing the wine for long periods in new oak barrels. The cheap way to add oakiness would be the addition of staves or wood chips to wine in stainless steel containers. The intention was to impart complexity to the wines by introducing desirable aromas of vanilla, caramel, and butteriness. Too often the result tasted like chewing on a piece of wood, and this led to something of a consumer backlash against heavy, oaky Chardonnays. Winemakers in Australia and New Zealand reacted with completely unoaked Chardonnays from cooler climates, whereas in the United States there was more emphasis on controlling the oaking process. Thus they experimented with oak from different sources (French, American, Central European oaks all have different effects on wine), with different treatments (for instance toasting the barrels imparts smokiness and toast flavours) and reduced the oak influence by using bigger barrels (which have less oak per volume of wine), oaking only some of the wine in the blend, or using a mix of harsh new oak and older barrels.
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Food Pairing: Pairs well with any poultry and Vietnamese cuisine. Wonderful with fruits, strong cheeses and capers. Also works beautifully with grilled freshwater fish. On a hot day, a very cold chardonnay served with a plate of figs, balsamic vinegar, and a salty hard
381 California Chardonnay
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Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery Rate this wine
2009 Jenkins Vineyard Chardonnay
Santa Cruz Mountains

The fruit for this wine was grown in our home vineyard, resting at 1,400 feet in the foothills of California's Santa Cruz Mountains above Los Gatos. Planted in 1999, this sloping one-acre vineyard produced just less than three and a half tons of fruit for the 2009 harvest. The grapes were hand harvested early in the morning and transported directly to the winery. They were then immediately whole cluster pressed and fermented and aged in French oak barrels.



"The 2009 Jenkins Vineyard Chardonnay opens up with rich, ripe tropical fruits. These aromas are enhanced by those of nectar-filled apple blossoms, melon, pineapple and vanilla. On the palate you'll discover an abundance of pear, green apple and vanilly with undertones of sweet oak, cedar and cinnamon. Although this Chardonnay boasts rich creaminess, it has a succulent and vibrant finish showcasing its minerality and lemon curd flavors."--GJ		$40.00

202 cases produced
Borghese Vineyard Rate this wine
2007 Castello di Borghese Barrel Fermented Reserve Chardonnay
Estate bottled at Long Island' first and finest v

Barrel fermented in our cool cellar, with stirring on the lees. Aged in barrel then rested in stainless steel tank prior to bottling. Bright, golden hue. Custard and cinnamon on the nose, with a firm mid-palate. Bright acidity, with notes of pineapple, banana, nutmeg, coconut, and toasty yet gentle oak in the background. Very clean finish.		$25.00

Borghese Vineyard Rate this wine
2009 Castello di Borghese Estate Chardonnay
Estate bottled at Long Island's first and finest

New Release. Hints of lemon, butter, cream and vanilla meld to create a gracious well-balanced dinner wine.		$16.99

Roudon-Smith Winery Rate this wine
2007 Russian River Chardonnay
Russian River Valley

SILVER Medal from the 2008 Santa Cruz County Commercial Wine Competition

A classic creamy and full-bodied Russian River Chardonnay, the bouquet is filled with tropical and citrus fruits with hints of vanilla and hazelnut.

This is a Chardonnay must have!		$22.00

400 cases produced
Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery Rate this wine
2008 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay
Jenkins Vineyard

the fruit of this wine was grown in our home vineyard, resting at 1,400 feet in the foothills of California's Santa Cruz Mountains above Los Gatos. Planted in 1999, there are approximately 650 vines on this sloping one-acre vineyard site that produced just over four tons of fruit for the 2008 harvest. The grapes were hand harvested early in the morning and transported directly to the winery in small picking lugs. They were then immediately whole cluster pressed and fermented and aged in French oak barrels.





“The 2008 Chardonnay reveals wonderful green apple and pineapple aromas with essence of vanilla and honeysuckle. The palate explodes with fruit. A harvest basket of apple, pear, melon and banana are a wonderful contrast to the mineral flavors that are always evident in the wines from our estate hillside vineyard. These flavors all intertwine with cinnamon and clove spice, adding to the complexity of this wine. The mouth-filling richness and sweet toasty oak set the stage for the crisp lively finish.”--GJ		$38.00

228 cases produced
Donati Family Vineyard Rate this wine
2006 Chardonnay

With true varietal character seamlessly integrated with its French Oak accents, the Donati Family Vineyard 2006 Chardonnay is our finest version of this elegant wine to date. We utilized one and two year old French oak barrels in 80% of the Chardonnay lot. The remaining 20% was fermented in stainless steel tanks and only allowed to complete partial malolactic fermentation.		$20.00

Guglielmo Winery Rate this wine
2007 Private Reserve Chardonnay
Santa Clara Valley

Produced by the Guglielmo family from Chardonnay grown at San Ysidro vineyards in Southern Santa Clara Valley — then pressed, barrel-fermented, aged and bottled at our winery. The cool microclimate of this vineyard coupled with barrel fermentation brings out inviting pineapple fruit aromas and flavors complemented by hints of vanilla. Finishing with toasty oak, the rich complexity of this Chardonnay pairs extremely well with a variety of fish, poultry, and pasta dishes—but feel free to experiment!

WINEMAKERS NOTES:
Barrel fermentation coupled with sur lie aging adds complexity and accentuates toasted oak and vanilla aromas, complementing the underlying tropical essence. As with the 2006 vintage, partial malo-lactic fermentation again introduces a honeyed note to the nose and lends to the creamy style of this wine. This Chardonnay is best enjoyed within two to three years of the vintage date. This release of our 2007 Santa Clara Valley Chardonnay totaled 1,250 cases

Vintage: 2007
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Appellation: Santa Clara Valley
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.79
Release Date: August 2008		$20.00

1250 cases produced
Lucchesi Vineyards and Winery Rate this wine
2006 Chardonnay
Sierra Foothills

Aromas of ripe peaches, hazelnuts, freshly baked bread. Rich and round palate; flavors of apple and lemon, finishing with the suggestion of caramel. Pairs with crab cakes, mild to medium flavored cheeses, salad, seafood dishes, poultry.		$19.00

582 cases produced
Rosenthal-The Malibu Estate Wines Rate this wine
2007 Chardonnay
Malibu-Newton Canyon

A worthy successor to our 2006 Chardonnay, winner of five Gold Medals in major competitions.
A very elegant, medium-bodied wine, exhibiting nuances of pear, apple, Meyer lemon, and tropical fruit, with a subtle hint of creamy vanilla from French oak aging. The fresh, lingering finish is rich and complex.
Not your usual California heavy oaked, buttery style Chardonnay. Compliments a wide array of foods		$26.00

800 cases produced
Wiens Family Cellars 1 reviews
2006 Estate Chardonnay
Estate Vineward, Temecula

Creamy pear, apple, melon, and tropical overtones float elegantly on a silky, balanced crispness in our 2006 Estate Chardonnay. This intensely managed vintage from the vineyards surrounding our winery bestowed a very light crop, yielding the fullest flavors and exceptional richness.		$29.00

420 cases produced
Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery Rate this wine
2007 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay
Jenkins Vineyard

"Our Chardonnay starts with aromas of honeydew melon, pear, cinnamon and vanilla. Once tasted, rich flavors of peach, green apple and tropical fruit come through and lead into a crisp lemon drop and mineral finish."--GJ		$38.00

191 cases produced
D'Argenzio Winery Rate this wine
2006 D'Argenzio Chardonnay Sonoma County
Sonoma County

With its impressive range of flavors and aromas, this Chardonnay is a quintessential bottling of the grape that wins much acclaim in Sonoma County. Here the cool mornings and sunny afternoons promote optimal flavor development and a refreshing crispness in the wine. Irresistible aromas of pear and pineapple swirl around mouth-watering notes of green apple. Hints of delicate honeysuckle flow to richer tones of roasted cashews. Dynamic flavors of Meyer lemon and green apples evolve into a tropical fruit mélange. The finish flows and swells, lingering with layers of light toast, sweet cream butter and baked pineapple. A superbly balanced Chardonnay, with the zesty fruit and long finish that make this wine so popular..		110 cases produced
Friday Monkey Wines Rate this wine
2008 Friday Monkey Chardonnay
Australia

Tasting Notes: Fresh citrus/melon and white peach fruit aromas in harmony with nutty, vanillin French oak overtones. Concentrated melon, citrus and stonefruit fruit flavours complemented by soft, creamy yeast autolysis and delicate nutty oak nuances. This wine has an excellent structure with great length of flavours that are complex, yet fresh.



Cellaring Potential

An easy drinking wine designed for immediate enjoyment.



Suggested Food

Serve nicely chilled. This wine is ideal with good food and would complement most seafood, chicken, game poultry and white meat dishes.		$8.99

20000 cases produced
Gargiulo Vineyards Rate this wine
Wood Ranch Chardonnay
Rutherford

Urban myth. Said to exist in small quantities.
Single vineyard source; Wood Ranch
100% Chardonnay
Yield: 4 tons/acre
8 months in French barriques; 60% new; 15% malolactic fermentation (Demptos barrels)
Inaugural vintage 2005, approximately 100 cases annually		100 cases produced
Schweiger Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Chardonnay
Spring Mountain District

The 2006 vintage is our thirteenth release of Chardonnay. We strive to strike a balance between fruitiness and complexity in our wines, Our goal is to always express the fruit of our vineyard first; why work hard in the vineyard only to mask the true beauty with cellar practices. Once harvested, we selectively use the tools we have at our disposal as winemakers to shape and complement the wine; surlies aging, and French oak cooperage, both new and old. Our 2006 Chardonnay is a full bodied wine with true varietal characteristics, hints of pear, kiwi, citrus, and apricots, and delicate undertones of oak and tropical fruits. The body of the wine is rich and supple, filling the mouth with flavors. The true nature of Spring Mountain Chardonnay comes through in the mineral character, more reminiscent of a classic Mersault than your typical California Chardonnay. This wine is best served between 58°F and 65°F.		$30.00

800 cases produced
Naumann Vineyards 2 reviews
2005 Chardonnay
Santa Cruz Mountains

The wine produced from this vintage is from Chardonnay grapes grown exclusively in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This smooth refreching wine has an upfront applely-grassy start with a light oaky, buttery finish.		$18.00

Kate’s Vineyard Rate this wine
2004 Chardonnay
Oak Knoll District

Made from the same estate fruit and in the same way as the 2003 Chardonnay, this wine reveals ripe pear, toasted nuts and a hint of creme brulee. It is well balanced, with minerality and a refreshing crispness.		958 cases produced
Stonehedge Winery Rate this wine
2005 Terroir Select Chardonnay
Santa Lucia Highlands

Santa Lucia Highlands which is geographically located at the Northern tip of Monterey County, has the best microclimate and soil for growing Chardonnay. Cool nights, follwed by foggy mornings and then high temperatures during the day provides ideal growing conditions. This region, already has some of the best Chardonnay produced in California, is also the home to "Old Oak Ranch." This wine is the result of marriage of 2 lots, (50-50) one of which has completed Malolactic fermentation and one which has not. Malolactic fermentation brings the wholeness and buttery character, and the non malolactic brings bright fruit and structure. The result is a supreme balance that could keep the most snobbish wine drinker happy.		$21.00

Stonehedge Winery Rate this wine
2005 California Chardonnay
California

Continuing with original philosophy of coastal Chardonnays and the terroir concept of cool climate growing, this 2005 Stonehedge Chardonnay is sourced from the Santa Lucia Highlands of California's Monterey region. It is 100% Malolactic. It is full-bodied, and well balanced, with hints of pineapple and other tropical fruits. It has a soothing and long pleasant finish.		$12.00

Mahoney Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Chardonnay
Carneros

Gavin Vineyard, named for Kathy’s family, comprises two blocks adjacent to the winery. These vines produce low yields of fruit with concentrated flavors. We harvested into small bins and went directly to press with whole clusters to minimize handling. Gentle pressing, a short settling period and barrel fermentation with a wide array of yeasts helped create complexity while preserving fruit character. Extended aging sur lie added richness and helped integrate French oak notes with the fruit. This complex wine has forward citrus and Granny Smith apple notes layered with yeasty toast and sweet oak.
Milat Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Chardonnay
St. Helena

Bright fruit flavors with balanced acidity. Stainless-steel fermentation and then barrel aged in French oak. Flavors and aromas of bright fruit and a soft finish of toasted oak and vanilla. Great with lighter meals or as an aperitif.		$23.00

291 cases produced
Rustridge Winery Rate this wine
2005 Chardonnay
Napa Valley

The 2005 Estate Chardonnay is rich, yet dynamically structured with vibrant acidity and flinty minerals. Aromas and flavors of crisp mineral and tropical fruits abound, followed by a long and complex finish.



Our Estate Chardonnay is 100% barrel fermented sur lees for one year. We use different yeasts in each barrel to bring more diversity and complexity to the wine. Each barrel has been individually selected for our Estate Chardonnay.		$30.00

273 cases produced
Mutt Lynch Winery Rate this wine
2006 Unleashed Chardonnay
Sonoma County

Nothing fancy here. Our Unleashed is an Unwooded Chardonnay. Fresh, juicy fruit aromas and flavors of peaches, pears and apples, with a creamy and zingy finish. The fruit “jumps out of the glass”… like a dog leaping off of a label! Serving suggestion is Brenda’s favorite - chill it and kill it.		$15.00

Demetria Winery & Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Chardonnay
Sta. Rita Hills

The 2006 Chardonnay exemplifies the winemakers style on creating whites that are approachable and delicate. Left on the lees for over 10 months in almost 100% neutral oak creates this expressive nose of pear, pineapple, acacia orange & kefir lime. Powerful yet balanced flavors run parallel with the aromas, featuring apricot, brioche, peach plus a hint of citrus. Widely anticipated release of sought after Sta Rita Hills fruit, believe the hype!		$27.00

750 cases produced
VJB Vineyards & Cellars Rate this wine
2005 Gabriella Ranch Chardonnay

This bright and vibrant wine is made in the European style utilizing minimal exposure to oak to preserve the fruity crispness from the grapes. With just 3 month in oak, this style of chardonnay falls right in line with the current trend in the wine industry of straying from the classic California style wine that is generally heavy in oak. We have chosen to produce our Chardonnay in this style to conserve the beautiful crisp flavors of the fruit which makes it a perfect addition for light summer fare such as salads, fish and pasta dishes.		700 cases produced
Mount Palomar Winery Rate this wine
2005 Los Caballos Chardonnay
Los Caballos Vineyard

The Los Caballos Vineyard is located on the slopes of the foothills of the mountains surrounding the Temecula Valley, which exposes the fruit to cool, ocean breezes. Nearly all of this wine was tank fermented and never saw oak. The remaining 10 percent of the wine was barrel fermented adding complexity to the nose. It has aromas of candied grapefruit, ginger and pear. It is a subtle chardonnay that pairs perfectly with non-cream based pasta sauces and white meat dishes.		$20.00

Mount Palomar Winery Rate this wine
2005 Chardonnay
De Luz Highlands

This 2005 vintage Chardonnay greets us with a beautiful honeysuckle and apple aroma. It's flavors of apple, pear, nutmeg and vanilla are refreshing and pure. It has a slightly creamy/yeasty mouthfeel and long finish.


It should match very well with fish fillets, especially rich fish like swordfish or tuna, broiled lobster and grilled prawns. It also matches well with poultry dishes and semi-soft cheeses.		$20.00

Benovia Winery Rate this wine
La Pommeraie Vineyard Chardonnay

Owned and farmed by George Martinelli, this vineyard on Frei Road was once an apple orchard. We chose the name La Pommeraie, french for apple orchard, to pay homage to the site and its history. This meticulously farmed vineyard is closely planted with a very high density of 2420 vines per acre. A blend of Dijon 95 and Old Wente Chardonnay selections this complex and powerful wine has amazing aromatic complexity and flavors of candied lemon and baked pear.
David Arthur Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Chardonnay
Napa Valley

We source our Chardonnay fruit from the Red Hen Ranch vineyard in Napa. The cooler temperatures, at the southern end of the valley, allow the chardonnay grapes to ripen evenly and maintain acidity.		120 cases produced
Sunce Winery Rate this wine
2004 Chardonnay
Baker Vineyard, Russian River Valley

Newer oak has imparted to this vintage a rounder, richer mouthfeel. The sweet notes of the field-blended Gewurtzraminer combine with balanced acidity for a lengthy finish. Entirely reminiscent of a classic Chablis, this wine is an exemplar of varietal correctness. Enjoy through 2010.		290 cases produced
Sunce Winery Rate this wine
2005 Chardonnay
Baker Vineyard, Russian River Valley

Possibly Frane's finest Chardonnay to date - lean and refreshingly crisp with balanced oak and acidity. Not your typical buttery Chardonnay but as with previous vintages entirely reminisicent of a classic Chablis. The Baker Vineyard continues to show racy floral spice imparted from a field blend of up to 3% Gewurtzraminer. An excellent wine with food, particularly flexible for pairing with spicy Asian cuisine.		$19.00

Cooper-Garrod Vineyards Rate this wine
2005 Chardonnay, Gravel Ridge Vineyard
Santa Cruz Mountains

The golden straw color leads into a nose of pears, starfruit, and notes of butterscotch. On the palate, tart apple, pear, and ripe apricot are laced with hints of vanilla cream. The easy finish lingers long and lovely! Barrel fermented and aged in French oak for 10 months; 100% malolactic.		$20.00

623 cases produced
Collins Family Wines Rate this wine
2005 Chardonnay
Los Carneros

Kinter Collins is pleased to present the third in our Artist Series of wines - a supple chardonnay ripe with aromatic apricot, mango and white peach. Classic and complex, this elegant chardonnay has been crafted from the renowned grapes of Carneros. Created in the venerable Montrachet style and aged 8 months in the finest French oak barrels, its bouquet is a subtle perfume that thrills the senses, much like the painting by Judi Collins which graces our label. -Jennifer Collins Wootton		350 cases produced
Collins Family Wines Rate this wine
2004 Chardonnay, Pacheco Vineyard
Sonoma Coast

Kinter Collins is pleased to present the second in our Artist Series of wines - a supple chardonnay ripe with aromatic citrus, mango and apricot. Classic and complex, this elegant chardonnay has been crafted from grapes of the Pacheco vineyard along the Sonoma Coast. Crafted in the venerable Montrachet style and aged in the finest French oak barrels, its bouquet is a subtle perfume that thrills the senses, much like the painting by Judi Collins which graces our label. -Jennifer Collins Wootton		500 cases produced
Amphora Wines Rate this wine
2006 Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, Peters Vineyard

Peters Vineyard is located on the western edge of Russian River Valley and because of its cool setting is ideal for growing some of the best Burgundian varietals in California. The 2006 Peters Chardonnay is feminine and delicate, with perfumes of gala apple, lemon custard, honey and brioche. The wine glides across the palate with a light silkiness and maintains its vibrant acidity on the finish. A fantastic wine to pair with flash seared ahi tuna encrusted with toasted hazelnuts and lightly topped with a ginger soy reduction. For simpler fare, go with lobster!		$30.00

Mauritson Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Chardonnay
Alexander Valley

Soft flavors of pear and green apple are prevalent in the nose and balanced beautifully with citrus flavors in the front palate. The complexity of the vineyard shines through in the mid palate with hints of mineral accented by the richness of the barrel fermentation. The finish is everything you would expect from a great Chardonnay: full and round, but clinging to acidity to retain the balance.		$25.00

457 cases produced
Nalle Winery Rate this wine
2006 Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, Hopkins Ranch

We have held on to this beauty for one year post bottling to allow its potential to emerge. The style is reminiscent of an era before the category morphed into sweetish, oak-a-matic, melted butter. You'll enjoy the pear and apple aromatics, crème brûlée notes and juicy acids. Just a light chill is required. They say all white wine would be red if it could - but not this classic Chardonnay.		$38.00

79 cases produced
Grove Street Winery Rate this wine
2006 Chardonnay
Mendocino County

This lovely Chardonnay delights with fragrances of green apple and papaya. Citrus and green apple on the palate, this well-balanced wine will complement any meal.		$14.00

Martinelli Winery Rate this wine
2003 Three Sisters Vineyard Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast

This wine is fermented with wild yeast in 75% new French oak, and encouraged to fully complete malo-lactic fermentation. The grapes are 100% barrel fermented with wild yeast, are unfined, unfiltered, neither cold nor heat stabilized and contain naturally occurring sediment. We recommend decanting or allowing the bottle to sit upright in a cool place prior to serving.
Martinelli Winery Rate this wine
2005 Three Sisters Vineyard Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast

This petite vineyard is trained on a vertical trellis system with the fruit hanging just 24 inches above the ground. The vines are densely spaced at 2,ooo vines per acre and thinned between two and three pounds of fruit per vine. These practices all insure even ripening and mature fruit character in the wine. The grapes are picked at about 25 degrees brix to ensure ripe fruit flavors. The grapes are hand selected during harvest by Carolyn Martinelli, who walks through the vineyard tasting the grapes and then deciding which rows are ready to pick according to the developed mature flavors in the berries.
Martinelli Winery Rate this wine
2004 Zio Tony Ranch Chardonnay
Russian River Valley

The grapes are picked between 25 and 26 degrees brix to ensure mature ripe fruit flavors. They are hand selected at harvest time by Lee Martinelli, Sr. and Helen Turley who taste the grapes and choose when to pick according to the developed concentration of flavors in the berries. The wine is fermented with wild yeast in 75% new French oak barrels, where it rests in on its gross lees for 10 months. The grapes, juice, and then wine are minimally handled. This Chardonnay is neither heat nor cold stabilized and is unfined and unfiltered.
Martinelli Winery Rate this wine
2006 Zio Tony Ranch Chardonnay
Russian River Valley

The grapes are picked between 25 and 26 degrees brix to ensure mature ripe fruit flavors. They are hand selected at harvest time by Lee Martinelli, Sr. and Helen Turley who taste the grapes and choose when to pick according to the developed concentration of flavors in the berries. The wine is fermented with wild yeast in 75% new French oak barrels, where it rests in on its gross lees for 10 months. The grapes, juice, and then wine are minimally handled. This Chardonnay is neither heat nor cold stabilized and is unfined and unfiltered.
Martinelli Winery Rate this wine
2005 Martinelli Road Chardonnay
Russian River Valley

The fruit is hand selected at harvest time by Lee Martinelli Sr., who tastes them and chooses when to pick according to the developed concentration of flavors in the berries. The wine is 100% barrel fermented with wild yeast, resting in 85% new French oak for 10 months before bottling. This vino is unfined, unfiltered, neither cold nor heat stabilized and contains naturally occurring sediment. We recommend decanting or allowing the bottle to sit upright in a cool place prior to serving.
Martinelli Winery Rate this wine
2006 Martinelli Road Chardonnay
Russian River Valley

The Martinelli Road Chardonnay Vineyard is one of the coolest vineyard sites in the Russian River Valley. The vineyard is located directly below the steep Jackass Zinfandel Vineyard on the original Martinelli family homestead ranch. The Martinelli family has lived in this same area in Forestville since 1895, hence the name of the road.
Martinelli Winery Rate this wine
2004 Woolsey Road Chardonnay
Russian River Valley

The Woolsey Road Ranch was formerly the site of the old Baldocci Winery. It has since passed hands over the decades until Lee and Carolyn Martinelli purchased it in 1997. The ancient barn on the estate once housed seven mules which were used to cultivate the property in the early 1900's. The vineyard site is a series of beautiful rolling knolls which offer a brilliant view of distant erupting geysers to the north. The foggy mornings of the Russian River Valley lend wonderful fruit characteristics to this Burgundian varietal.
Martinelli Winery Rate this wine
2006 Woolsey Road Chardonnay
Russian River Valley

The Woolsey Road Ranch was formerly the site of the old Baldocci Winery. It has since passed hands over the decades until Lee and Carolyn Martinelli purchased it in 1997. The ancient barn on the estate once housed seven mules which were used to cultivate the property in the early 1900's. The vineyard site is a series of beautiful rolling knolls which offer a brilliant view of distant erupting geysers to the north. The foggy mornings of the Russian River Valley lend wonderful fruit characteristics to this Burgundian varietal.
Martinelli Winery Rate this wine
2005 Charles Ranch Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast
Martinelli Winery Rate this wine
2006 Charles Ranch Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast

The wine is 100% barrel fermented with wild yeast and encouraged to fully complete malo-lactic fermentation. It is unfined and unfiltered and rests in 65% new French oak for 11 months before bottling. This is a handcrafted wine. It is unfined, unfiltered, neither cold nor heat stabilized and contains naturally occurring sediment. We recommend decanting or allowing the bottle to sit upright in a cool place prior to serving.
Selby Winery Rate this wine
2006 Selby Chardonnay
Russian River

This wine is from California's most prestigious region for Burgundy varietals, the Russian River Valley. The grapes from Hedin Vineyard offer notes of apricots and figs. The Cornerstone Vineyards' Dijon Clone delivers floral aromas and flavors. The Lazy W Vineyard imparts tropical characteristics. The result is an intense, full-bodied wine with excellent structure.		$26.00

1200 cases produced
Selby Winery Rate this wine
2006 Dave Selby Reserve Chardonnay
Russian River Valley

Soft flavors of apricot and pear expand to a honeyed, rich flavor with broad mouth-feel and hints of spicy oak. Enjoy this wine with richer foods like lobster bisque, crab cakes, or creamy pasta dishes of any kind. This lushness on the pallet pairs beautifully with French food.		$40.00

237 cases produced
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