What’s more, chardonnays from California, Burgundy, and Australia will likely be oaked, while those from New Zealand, Chile, or cooler climates will likely be unoaked. Prices indicated do not include tax. Angeline Chardonnay (California) $10. However, most wine drinkers still preferred their misleadingly labeled “Chablis” and “Sauternes.”All that changed after the famous Judgment of Paris in 1976, when Chateau Montelena’s 1973 Chardonnay took First Place in a blind tasting that included both American and French wines, and was widely hailed in the media. The Tasting:The Fifty Best held a “blind” tasting of 23 recent release California Chardonnay wines with 10 members of our wine judging panel. Rita Hills T Anchor Ranch 2015, Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Block UU Bien Nacido Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Tinaquaic Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros Lewis Vineyard Reserve 2015, Chardonnay Green Valley of Russian River Valley Ryo-Fu 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Sonoma Reserve 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley UV Lancel Creek Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Monterey-Napa-Sonoma Counties Winemaker's Blend 2015, Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros Miljenko's Selection 2015, Chardonnay Mount Veeder Ruhl Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Napa Valley Hillview Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands SLH 2016, Chardonnay Sonoma Valley Ambassador's 1953 Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Valley Day Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Hopkins River Ranch 2016, Chardonnay Monterey County Glacier Ridge 2016, Chardonnay San Francisco Bay Unfiltered 2014, Chardonnay Napa Valley Benchland Series 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Edward James Estate 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Ellen Lane Estate 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Ross Station Estate 2016, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Goldrock Estate 2016, Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain Cuvée Agustina Richard Dinner Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain Richard Dinner Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros Larry Hyde and Sons Vineyard 2014, Chardonnay Green Valley of Russian River Valley Heritage 2015, Chardonnay Green Valley of Russian River Valley Unoaked 2016, Chardonnay Napa Valley Finch Hollow Unfiltered 2016, Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands Tondre Grapefield 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Walker Station 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Walker Station 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast La Cruz Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Oro De Plata 2015, Chardonnay California Vintner's Reserve 2016, Chardonnay Monterey-Santa Barbara Counties Grand Reserve 2015, Chardonnay Santa Barbara-Monterey Counties Grand Reserve 2016, Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Jackson Estate 2015, Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Six Ridges 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Trenton Roadhouse 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Vine Hill Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Stone Flat Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain McCrea Vineyard Athearn Estate 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Valley Cuvée Cathleen Kistler Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Valley Kistler Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Knights Valley Pont de Chevalier 2015, Chardonnay Knights Valley West Block 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Peters Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley One Sixteen 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Valley Wildwood Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Kelli Ann Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Saralee's Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Sangiacomo Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Arroyo Grande Valley Clone 17 2015, Chardonnay Arroyo Grande Valley Reserve du Domaine 2015, Chardonnay Carneros Sangiacomo Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Barcaglia Lane 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Sonoma 2016, Chardonnay Sta. Another creamy wine is the Robert Mondavi. South of France, France- Compare this terrific value to any California brand in this price range and you will be surprised. While we do agree that some … And this is a good thing.Chardonnay is the top-selling wine in the U.S., and the 5th most widely planted grape variety in the world. This profile is accented with a silky texture and hints of spicy oak. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. It's oaked and easy to drink. California Chardonnay - 2017 . Rita Hills Courtney's Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Napa Valley Maldonado Vineyard Dijon Clones 2016, Chardonnay Spring Mountain District Estate 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Cresta Ridge Vineyard 2014, Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview Wayfarer Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Arroyo Seco Riva Ranch Single Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Arroyo Seco Riva Ranch Single Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Livermore Valley Eric's Small Lot Unoaked 2016, Chardonnay Livermore Valley Morning Fog 2016, Chardonnay Livermore Valley The Nth Degree 2016, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Sangiacomo Vineyard Roberts Road 2016, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Sangiacomo Vineyard Roberts Road 2015, Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands Sarmento Vineyard 2014, Chardonnay Monterey San Saba Vineyard 2015. Palate: Bountiful lemon, lemon peel, apple, pear, melon, mango, peach, great tropical fruit, floral, cedar box, balanced oak, buttery, buttered popcorn, creamy, vanilla, smooth, crisp, classic … An emphasis on orchard and tropical fruits, with tart citrus, creamy and mineral flavors. Reserve St Martin Chardonnay White Wine | 1. Ripe stone fruit. So in went Chardonnay vines, often replacing less the popular varieties. It's also perfect with a wide variety of hard, soft and creamy cheeses. Disclaimer: This section of the website is intended for visitors 21 years of age and older. Rita Hills Courtney's 2014, Chardonnay Sta. Wine Score Price ACACIA Chardonnay California A by Acacia 2006 86 $11 Chardonnay Carneros 2007 87 $22 Chardonnay Carneros Sangiacomo Vineyard 2007 92 $40 ALMA ROSA Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2007 87 $18 Chardonnay Sta. As such, Chateau Montelena and the making of the 1973 Chardonnay are the subject of the 2008 movie adaptation Bottle Shock as well as its musical adaptation. © Copyright 2020 Wine Spectator. All you need is $10 to taste its richness. Fermentation and aging of 85% of the grapes was in stainless steel, with 15% barrel-fermented and aged in barrels for 8 months before bottling.Aroma: Golden apple, crisp apple, white grape, star fruit, tropical fruit, lemon, grapefruit, lime zest, citrus, summer flowers, zingy, softly bright.Palate: Golden apple, Sweet Tarts, citron, lemon peel, honey suckle, vanilla, creamy, light butter, oak, tannins, consistent throughout, summer in a glass, delightful.Finish: Orange, gardenia, floral, mineral, earthy, medium tannins, complex, balanced, Burgundian, approachable, pleasant, lovely.Gold Medal, Pellet Estate 2016 ChardonnaySun Chase Vineyard(Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County) $68Following hand-sorting of the grapes, they were pressed as whole clusters and then fermented in French oak barrels (30% new) over 6 months during which the wine rested on its lees (wasted yeast).Aroma: Green apple, pear, unripe mango, rambutan, soft citrus, floral, grass, hay, white peppercorn, minerals, musty, earth, faint oak, buttery, vanilla, savory.Palate: Lemon, tart lime, green apple, sweet apple, pear, green grapes, gooseberry, melon, peach, great tropical fruit, bitter almond, nutty, olives, musty, oaky, buttery, Tootsie Roll, creamy, fresh, crisp.Finish: Melon, juicy, popcorn, hay, oaky, creamy, smooth, soft, delicate, a food wine. New World varieties include the ' Mendoza ' clone, which produced some of the early California Chardonnays. Double Gold Medal, Red Car 2018 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay(Fort Ross - Seaview) $62Following fermentation of grapes from an area noted for a cool climate, the wine was aged in French oak (13% new, 87% neutral) for 10 months prior to bottling.Aroma: Apple, red apple, light apricot, pineapple, citrus, sweet lemon, lemonade, minerals, buttery, fresh, bright.Palate: Gold apple, green apples, pear, white peach, peach, pineapple, papaya, mango, citrus, juicy, fresh ginger, woody, mineral, high acid, balance of sweet & tart, delicate.Finish: Ripe pear, juicy, red apple skin, soft acid, well balanced, layered, pleasant. Aroma: Golden apple, Red Delicious apple, pear, sweet Anjou pear, 7 Up, bright citrus, peach, honey, Bit-o-Honey, caramel notes, pastry dough, green wood.Palate: Golden apple, Red Delicious apple, applesauce, pear, citrus, lime, lime peel, lime curd, peaches, pastry, cilantro, zesty, layers of flavors.Finish: Peach, ripe peach, pear, white grape, floral, cream note, buttery, toasty, soft tannins, smoky, balanced, zingy, rich.Silver Medal, Oceans Churning 2014 ChardonnaySangiacomo Green Acres Hills Vineyard(Carneros) $50Following night harvest, the wine was fermented using a special South African yeast in a stainless steel tank over 12 days, then aged for 14 months in 5-7 year-old French oak barriques before bottling.Aroma: Apple, green apple skins, white grape, peach, lemon, grassy, musty, forest floor, gentle oak, ash, toasted sugar.Palate: Apple, green apple, orange peel, citrus, yellow peach, floral, butter, minerals, musty, woody, bright acidity, zingy, zesty, striking.Finish: Lemon, citrus, deep apple skins, creamy, butter, mineral, wet flint, musty, sweet smoke, round, rich.Silver Medal, Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2018(Parlier, California) $12Following barrel fermentation, this wine was aged in American oak (60%) and French oak (40%) before bottling.Aroma: Vanilla, butterscotch, buttered popcorn, lemon, minerals, earthy notes, nice oak, beautiful.Palate: Mango, apricot, peach, melon, pear, ripe tropical fruits, yeasty, toasty, honey, caramel, creamy, butter, oak.Finish: Green apple, great lemon zest, orange peel, slight oak, buttery, nice, crisp.Silver Medal, BRONZE MEDAL WINNERSOceans Churning 2016 ChardonnaySangiacomo Green Acres Hills Vineyard(Sonoma Coast) $50Made from 100% Old Wente Clone grapes harvested at night, the juice was pressed as whole-clusters and fermented over 12 days in a stainless steel tank. With its scents of orange blossoms and gardenias, this smells like a flower garden in June. Castello di Amorosa 2018 Reserve Chardonnay, Pedroncelli 2018 Chardonnay Signature Selection. Chardonnay plantings in California grew throughout the 1960s, with 18 times more acreage in 1972 than in 1959. California. Gold Medal, Frey Chardonnay 2018(various California) $15BEST VALUEFor this wine, “certified organic” grapes (made without the addition of sulfites) were fermented and aged in stainless steel, with the addition oak staves for a brief time during aging.Aroma: Ripe Golden apples, apple juice, pear, figs, lychee, gooseberry, banana, bubblegum, nutty, mineral oil, ashes, fire ashes.Palate: White grapes, melon, cantaloupe, pomelo, juicy, jammy, florals, nutty, stone, acidic, tannic, fire ashes, green oak, oaky, buttery, soft, silky mouthfeel.Finish: Fresh sliced lemon, light apple, bubble gum, vanilla, heavy tannins, fire ash, cedar notes, oak, complex, rounded, soft.Gold Medal, Thomas George Estates 2017 ChardonnayStarr Ridge Estate Single Vineyard(Russian River Valley, Sonoma County) $40For this wine, 100% Chardonnay grapes from the Starr Vineyard were fermented in 25% new French oak barrels (90%) or stainless steel (10%), then aged on its lees (wasted yeast) for 10 months before bottling.Aroma: Mango, unripe peaches, unripe nectarines, apple, Korean pear, melon, bergamot, citrus, lemon macaroon, vanilla, toasted flowers, musty, smoky, bright.Palate: Lemon, Meyer lemon, unsweetened lemon, green apple, pear, melon, unripe nectarine, white peach, apricot, mint, leather, oaky, clean.Finish: Lemon, citrus, lingering peach, melon, grassy, minerality, flint, oaky, fresh, super bright.Gold Medal, Line 39 Chardonnay 2018(various California) $11BEST VALUEFollowing harvest, this wine was fermented in stainless steel (85%) or French oak (15%) and then aged for 6 months in mostly French oak prior to bottling.Aroma: White peach, gooseberry, baked apples, tropical, soft orange, faint citrus, grassy, sweet clover, tannins, oaky, lightly buttery.Palate: Peach, white peach, sweet pear, apple, cantaloupe, tangerine, mandarin orange, lemon peel, soft lemon cream, honey, honeysuckle, vanilla, black pepper, some tannins, buttery, mellow.Finish: Peach, pear, gooseberry, juicy, grassy, delicate, silky, smooth, beautiful.Gold Medal, SILVER MEDAL WINNERSElaine 2017 Chardonnay Calypte VineyardEstate Grown(Russian River Valley, Sonoma County) $50Made from hand-harvested grapes that were fermented using native yeast, this wine was aged in new French oak (50%) prior to bottling.Aroma: Apricots, mango, coconut, red apple, quince, citrus, honeysuckle, vanilla blossom, spicy, malo, oak, buttery, crisp.Palate: Apples, green apple, pear, star fruit, lime, vanilla, almond, natural acidity, oaky, buttery, creamy, Burgundian.Finish: Hints of tropical fruits, light butter, light wood, bright, acidity, balanced, delicious. It’s one of the most reliable wines coming out of Napa and 2016 is no exception. Rita Hills El Jabali Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Mount Veeder Drew Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros Toyon Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros The Audition 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Sangiacomo Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Banfield Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Ritchie Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley UV - El Diablo Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Napa Valley Los Carneros Estate Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Santa Barbara County Los Alamos Vineyard Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection 2015, Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection 2013, Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Nuits-Blanches au Bouge Peerless 2014, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Mighty Mouse Reserve 2014, Chardonnay Carneros Larry Hyde & Sons 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Eastside 2016, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast UV-SL Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Carneros Sangiacomo Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview Three Sisters 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley La Pommeraie 2015, Chardonnay Carneros Signaterra Sangiacomo Vineyard West Rows 2016, Chardonnay Carneros Signaterra Sangiacomo Vineyard West Rows 2015, Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands Sierra Mar Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands Sierra Mar Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Santa Barbara County Signature Selection 2016, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Laceroni Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast English Hill Vineyard 2014, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Taylor Ridge Vineyard 2014, Chardonnay Green Valley of Russian River Valley Natalia's Selection 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Jovita's Selection 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma County Private Reserve 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley River West Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros Reserve 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Dutton Ranch 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Dutton Ranch 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma County Alma de Cattleya 2016, Chardonnay Alexander Valley Belle Terre Vineyard Single Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Alexander Valley Robert Young Vineyard Single Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Alexander Valley Robert Young Vineyard Single Vineyard Reserve 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Cold Creek Ranch Single Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Sonoma Valley Durell Vineyard Single Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Le Bon Climat 2012, Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros Mitsuko's Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Allure Reserve 2014, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Silver Label 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Narrow Gauge 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Starling Morelli Roost 2015, Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros Hungry Blonde 2015, Chardonnay Green Valley of Russian River Valley Heintz Vineyard Vineyard Designate 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Estate 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley O.F.S. In that metaphor, of course, Cabernet is king. The 'Mendoza' clone is prone to develop millerandage, also known as "hens and chicks", where the berries develop unevenly. 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Ritchie Vineyard Middle Reach Vineyard Designate 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Un-Filtered 2015, Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Dierberg Vineyard 2014, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Ritchie Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Carneros Singe Vineyard Reserve 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley DCV Estate Block 10 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Kyndall's Reserve Dutton Ranch 2016, Chardonnay Green Valley of Russian River Valley Dutton Ranch Rued Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Green Valley of Russian River Valley Dutton Ranch Walker Hill Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Edna Valley Fleur de Edna Winemaker Series 2016, Chardonnay Edna Valley Heritage Winemaker Series 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Olivet Lane 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Luke's Grove 2015, Chardonnay Carneros Grace Benoist Ranch 2015, Chardonnay Santa Barbara County Lyric 2016, Chardonnay Coombsville Haynes Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Napa Valley Hudson Vineyard 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Bacigalupi Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Olivet Lane Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Rochioli Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Rochioli-Allen Vineyards 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Russian River Selection 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Westside Farms 2014, Chardonnay Sonoma Valley Durell Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros Reserve 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Dominique Vineyard Select Collection 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Emelia's Cuvée Vineyard Select Collection 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Tré Terre Vineyard Select Collection 2016, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Frei Road Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Lancel Creek Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Silver Eagle Vineyard 2015, Chardonnay Sonoma County Mountain Estate Vineyard 2013, Chardonnay Napa Valley Family Select 2016, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Laguna West 2015, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Laguna West 2014, Chardonnay Sta. A. Chablis (pronounced Shab-lee) is unoaked chardonnay from a district within the region of Burgundy, France. Gold Medal, Thomas George Estates 2017 ChardonnayBaker Ridge Estate Single Vineyard(Russian River Valley, Sonoma County) $45This 100% Chardonnay, with grapes from a 3-acre vineyard facing northeast (the coolest section of the vineyard) was barrel-fermented (following pressing of whole clusters) and aged on its lees (wasted yeast) for 11 months prior to bottling.Aroma: Apple, crisp apples, lemon peel, Meyer lemon peel, unripe mango, gentle orange, stone fruit, soft florals, grass, oak, flint, minerals, crisp.Palate: Green apple, pear, charred pineapple, lush tropical fruit, lemon, fresh lemonade, grapefruit, citrus, parsley, minerals, wet stone, soft tannins, oak, balanced, bright, creamy, buttery, highly drinkable.Finish: Apple, strawberry, citrus, almond, oak, balanced, crisp, smooth, pleasant, beautiful. The butterscotch flavor is balanced by tropical fruit flavors. And that’s the beauty of California: no rules, few regulations, a wide range of terroirs and vintners willing to explore the possibilities while keeping a close eye on the market.What to look for in California Chardonnays? These wines were tasted for the California Chardonnay alphabetical listing report in the July 31, 2018, issue of Wine Spectator magazine. We've tried & tested 27 wines from the shelves to find the best. You really can’t set out to write about the best Chardonnay wines without thinking of Shafer Red Shoulder. These are very different than New World Chardonnay wines like Chablis, which are crisp and tense on the palate with plenty of minerality. France, Vins de Pays d'Oc. Rita Hills Rancho Santa Rosa 2015, Chardonnay Sta. A cool climate, buttery Chardonnay will have more citrus flavors versus a warm climate Chardonnay, which will have more tropical fruit flavors. Chardonnay is often called the queen of California grapes. What started with mere 100 acres in Livermore has resulted in 100,000 acres in California that are planted largely to Wente clone; thanks to combined efforts of Wente, … crisp apple, melon, grapefruit, citrus, lemon, lemon curd, lilac, mums, forsythia, floral, grassy, minerals.Palate: Pear, Bosc pear, sweet pear, apple, melon, peach, strawberry, pineapple, tangerine, lemon, spearmint, floral acidity, high acid, bright, slightly effervescent, good with spicy food.Finish: Pear, lychee, lemon, lime, citrus, oak, bright, crisp.Silver Medal, Frey Biodynamic Chardonnay 2018(Mendocino) $20This wine was made biodynamically using “certified organic” grapes that were fermented using natural, indigenous yeast, then aged in stainless steel with the addition of oak staves for a short time during the aging process.Aroma: Apple, slightly sweet crisp apples, apple cider, apple sauce, melon, hint of lemon, citrus, apricot, peach, macerated red fruit, white flowers, sparkling glera grape, prosecco.Palate: Green apple, juicy apples, apple cider, guava, peach, tamarind, lime, floral, oak, buttery, rich, bubbly, slightly frizzante.Finish: Apple, apple skin, tropical fruit, gardenia, like a chenin blanc, nice, easy, flavorful, refreshing.Silver Medal, Thomas George Estates 2017 ChardonnayCresta Ridge Single Estate(Russian River Valley, Sonoma County) $40Following harvest, grapes for this wine were pressed as whole clusters, fermented in either French oak barrels (90%) or stainless steel (10%), then aged on its lees (wasted yeast) in French oak barrels (25% new) or stainless steel for 11 months before bottling.Aroma: Pineapple, fresh sliced pineapple, tropical fruit, green apple, light melon, grapefruit, citrus, honey, floral, bright.Palate: Golden apple, green apple, lemony, fresh lemon, grapefruit, golden pineapple, pear, apricots, figs, tart, soft tannins, cedar, buttery, creamy.Finish: Green apples, lemon rind, citrus zest, citrus, honey suckle, earthy note, tannic, oak, toasty, well balanced, soft, beautiful.Silver Medal, Austerity 2017 Chardonnay(Arroyo Seco) $15Grown in a mix of gravelly and loamy soils, grapes for this wine were either barrel fermented (50%) and then aged in oak (65% French, 35% American) for 8 months or fermented (50%) in stainless steel and then aged in oak (50% French, 50% American) for 8 months.Aroma: White peach, pear, lemon, white flowers, perfume, black jelly beans, Angostura bitters, dusty, minerality, earthy, butter, oak.Palate: Lemon, lemon zest, pink grapefruit, grapefruit bitters, banana, Juicy Fruit gum, cinnamon, vanilla, buttery, oak.Finish: Lemon, cider, anisette, nutmeg, minerals, buttery, creamy.Silver Medal, Frey Sun & Rain Organic Chardonnay 2018(Mendocino) $16Made from “certified organic” grapes, this wine underwent fermentation and aging in stainless steel, with the addition of oak staves for a brief time during the aging process. 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