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A perpetual favorite here at the store, Justin Winery is synonymous with quality. From their flagship bottling of Isosceles to their everyday wines, they are all, across-the-board, astounding! Read More...
The latest release of their Chardonnay is beautiful. French oak was used to give the wine weight and richness, yet it did not undergo malolactic fermentation and partial tank fermentation was utilized to retain the grape's acidity.
Aromas of green apple, tropical fruit and ripe stone fruit combine with a hint of orange blossom on the nose of this wine. The entry is bright and crisp with good acid and flavors of peach, lemon and a hint of minerality. The wine finishes with multiple layers of honey, cream and a touch of caramel from the lees stirred French oak.
Aromas of green apple, tropical fruit and ripe stone fruit combine with a hint of orange blossom on the nose of this wine. The entry is bright and crisp with good acid and flavors of peach, lemon and a hint of minerality. The wine finishes with multiple layers of honey, cream and a touch of caramel from the lees stirred French oak.
$25.99
Keenan's 2010 Chardonnay was hand harvested, de-stemmed, then gently pressed. The juice was fermented and aged in French and American oak barrels. The wine was left on the lees and Read More...
the barrels were stirred weekly. No secondary, or malolactic fermentation was carried out, leading to the crisp, citrus character of this wine. The wine was bottled after approximately seven months of aging in the cellar.
The finished wine shows citrus, ripe pear and green apple in the nose. Hints of lush white peach are noticed as the wine opens up. The sur-lie aging has added richness and complexity, and plenty of oak character returns on the finish. Like all of Keenan’s wines, this Chardonnay is a food worthy wine whose crisp acidity and medium body will accompany a wide variety of food fare.
The finished wine shows citrus, ripe pear and green apple in the nose. Hints of lush white peach are noticed as the wine opens up. The sur-lie aging has added richness and complexity, and plenty of oak character returns on the finish. Like all of Keenan’s wines, this Chardonnay is a food worthy wine whose crisp acidity and medium body will accompany a wide variety of food fare.
$12.95
Kendall-Jackson Avant continues their nearly three decades of pioneering distinguished varietal wines from California's cool coastal appellations. This rendition is sourced from Monterey, Read More...
Santa Barbara, and Mendocino Counties. Avant takes its name from the French word for before and reflects the vibrant expression of the fruit before oak has the chance to impart much flavor. This refreshing Chardonnay bursts with intriguing layers of fresh pineapple, bright green apple, crisp Meyer lemon, juicy pear and wildflowers. The wine's refreshing acidity and sleek mineral notes are balanced by a rounded mid-palate with a long, pure fruit finish.
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There are nearly 260,000 cases of the 2009 Grand Reserve Chardonnay, which comes from Jess Jackson’s estate holdings in Santa Barbara and Monterey. Some serious vineyards’ fruit is Read More...
included in this wine, which no doubt explains the big, tropical fruit-scented nose, fine acidity, and medium to full-bodied flavors. Despite the fact that this cuvee sees 100% barrel fermentation with full malolactic, there is little evidence of oak. The wine is aged eight months, on its lees, in one-third French oak. It is an amazing Chardonnay for the price.
$58.95
Made by Jason Kesner, the former vineyard manager for Hudson Vineyards, and currently, the assistant winemaker for Kistler...Jason Kesner oozes talent!
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you to pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. We, on the other hand, have pulled back the drapes to showcase one of the tastiest under the radar wines around! Jason Kesner oozes talent. From 2000 through 2008, he was the vineyard manager for Lee Hudson’s vineyards (a source for Arrieta, Kistler, Kongsgaard and Patz & Hall) and Jason is now theassistant winemaker at Kistler. If that doesn’t ooze talent, then what does???
Rockbreak is a one-of-a-kind vineyard site, driven by a soil series littered with ancient river run cobblestones which is blanketed daily by strong coastal influences. Delicate essences of fleshy white peach and citrus rind, an elegant sulfide component, and wet rocks dominate the nose. Tones of lightly grilled Meyer lemons, newly sliced Gravenstein apples and fresh whey. A wonderfully full yet crisply balanced body, well buttressed by vibrant acids that lead to the striking, lingering finish. Native fermentation in barrel; natural acids; aged in same barrels, 15% newer French Oak; 16 months sur lie.
Rockbreak is a one-of-a-kind vineyard site, driven by a soil series littered with ancient river run cobblestones which is blanketed daily by strong coastal influences. Delicate essences of fleshy white peach and citrus rind, an elegant sulfide component, and wet rocks dominate the nose. Tones of lightly grilled Meyer lemons, newly sliced Gravenstein apples and fresh whey. A wonderfully full yet crisply balanced body, well buttressed by vibrant acids that lead to the striking, lingering finish. Native fermentation in barrel; natural acids; aged in same barrels, 15% newer French Oak; 16 months sur lie.
$67.95
Kistler produces one of the more coveted Chardonnays out of California! Their single-vineyard wines receive lofty scores from the critics, and easily command prices in excess of $100.Read More...
00 to $200.00 per bottle. However, we secured a small allocation of their Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay, which offers many the flavors of the single-vineyard Chardonnays, but at a more affordable price!
The Kistler plantings on Sonoma Mountain, situated on a hillside bench perfectly suited for growing world class Chardonnay, are interlaced with the rare combination of red volcanic and fine grained chalky soils. These are east facing terraced vineyards, shadowed from the afternoon sun by giant redwoods. This is a remarkable marriage of site and orientation to the cooler trendings of the valley below. They are some of the oldest Chardonnay vineyards in Sonoma County.
This wine is tremendously complex, straw/gold colored wine that really does run the entire gamut. It starts off with Burgundian with intense aromas of green apple and sea spray, flavors of flint and citrus, and is structured by vibrant acidity. As the wine opens, it becomes more and more Californian, with notes of roasted almonds, pineapple, lemon bar, marshmallow, toasted oak, and butter notes. Big, lavish, full-bodied, and mouth-watering, there is a reason why Kistler Chardonnays are requested every day of the year...and this is a GREAT representation of their house style.
The Kistler plantings on Sonoma Mountain, situated on a hillside bench perfectly suited for growing world class Chardonnay, are interlaced with the rare combination of red volcanic and fine grained chalky soils. These are east facing terraced vineyards, shadowed from the afternoon sun by giant redwoods. This is a remarkable marriage of site and orientation to the cooler trendings of the valley below. They are some of the oldest Chardonnay vineyards in Sonoma County.
This wine is tremendously complex, straw/gold colored wine that really does run the entire gamut. It starts off with Burgundian with intense aromas of green apple and sea spray, flavors of flint and citrus, and is structured by vibrant acidity. As the wine opens, it becomes more and more Californian, with notes of roasted almonds, pineapple, lemon bar, marshmallow, toasted oak, and butter notes. Big, lavish, full-bodied, and mouth-watering, there is a reason why Kistler Chardonnays are requested every day of the year...and this is a GREAT representation of their house style.
$79.95
WINE SPECTATOR 95 POINTS - "A tour de force that stretches the range of flavors. Rich and laden with roasted, smoky marshmallow, this shows tiers of marmalade, tangerine, Read More...
roasted fig and fig tapenade, sailing along seamlessly through the finish. Drink now through 2019."
$44.98
A blend of Chardonnay from both Stagecoach Vineyard and Krupp Brothers Vineyard, this Chardonnay has beautiful golden hues captivate the eye. This wine is full of aromatics consisting Read More...
of lemon zest, honeysuckle, pineapple, cardamom, banana, fig, brioche and slight floral and mineral notes. A bright entry leads to a beautifully rich and weighty palate with flavors derived from wild fermentation and Sur Lie barrel aging. This is a wine of beautifully balanced acid, texture and fruit which gives the wine complexity and a finish that is long and lush.
WINE SPECTATOR 92 POINTS - "A rich, creamy, seductive and structured style, with vanilla-scented orange and citrus, ripe pear and apple blossom flavors, gaining depth and ending with a long, detailed finish. Drink now through 2018."
WINE SPECTATOR 92 POINTS - "A rich, creamy, seductive and structured style, with vanilla-scented orange and citrus, ripe pear and apple blossom flavors, gaining depth and ending with a long, detailed finish. Drink now through 2018."
$15.99
Here’s an old favorite which we love and promote for good reason. The La Crema Chardonnay shows off its true Sonoma Coast origins like a very expensive wine should, but wait... this Read More...
only costs $15.99!
There are delicious flavors of pear, white peach and butterscotch intermingling on the palette and a long lingering finish that goes farther than any wine at this price should. This wine is more than just value, as it shows true depth and personality. Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse takes great care in ensuring that this wine is balanced and a marvelous stand out in the great sea of value-priced Chardonnay.
Just a quick whiff reveals great purity, with huge tropical and floral notes. In light of our current economic climate, La Crema Winery hits the mark on quality and availability, all the while delivering it prudently. Oh! And we should mention that Robert Parker said, This Chardonnay / Pinot Noir specialist should receive rave notices from bargain hunters looking for a top-flight Chardonnay that is complex, rich, and widely available. So we are by no means the only people who understand this winery's significance.
$17.99
Lafond is located in the Santa Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County, an ideal environment for growing intensely flavored, full-bodied Chardonnay. This AVA is distinguished Read More...
by a very cool and long growing season created by a convergence of unusual geography in this part of California. It is not uncommon to see high scores given to Chardonnays that are more modest in pricepoint from this region. A blend of fruit from two neighboring vineyards to Lafond, the 2010 Chardonnay "SRH" is Winemaker Bruce McGuire's selection to showcase the ripe, concentrated Chardonnay for which the Santa Rita Hills AVA is known.
WINE SPECTATOR 92 POINTS - "Fresh and vibrant, with complex lemon meringue, honeysuckle, melon, graham cracker and green fig flavors. Full-bodied, focused and persistent. Drink now through 2017."
WINE SPECTATOR 92 POINTS - "Fresh and vibrant, with complex lemon meringue, honeysuckle, melon, graham cracker and green fig flavors. Full-bodied, focused and persistent. Drink now through 2017."
$22.99
ROBERT PARKER'S THE WINE ADVOCATE 91 POINTS - "This brilliant, 100% barrel fermented 2009 Chardonnay (10,000 cases produced) offers abundant Read More...
tropical fruit notes (pineapples and mangos) intermixed with a hint of honeysuckle and subtle oak in a classic, full-throttle style. The touch of oak provides a spicy component and the acidity, depth and overall equilibrium suggest this beauty should drink nicely for 3-4 years."
$9.95
Sourced from carefully selected vineyards, cooler sites produce a Chardonnay with crisp acidity and bright fruit flavors. Fragrant aromas of pineapple, lemon zest, orange zest, Read More...
dried apricot, and vanilla. A rich, luscious mouth feel with flavors of Bosc pear, apricot, peach, French vanilla, and a long creamy finish.
$33.99
WINE ADVOCATE 92 - "The 2009 Chardonnay Damaris Reserve is a beautifully layered, sumptuous wine. Ripe apricots, butterscotch, sweet spices Read More...
and French oak meld together seamlessly in this impeccable, harmonious wine. The style is extroverted and racy, yet despite its richness, the Damaris avoids any sense of heaviness The Damaris emerges from the Rodgers Creek vineyard in the Petaluma Gap. The clonal blend is 64% Wente and 36% Robert Young. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
WINE SPECTATOR 92 - "Rich, unctuous and full-bodied, with tiers of ripe apricot, melon, fig and citrus flavors that are intense without being heavy, ending with a dash of smoky oak. Drink now through 2016."
WINE SPECTATOR 92 - "Rich, unctuous and full-bodied, with tiers of ripe apricot, melon, fig and citrus flavors that are intense without being heavy, ending with a dash of smoky oak. Drink now through 2016."
$23.99
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"The 2011 Chardonnay Overlook bursts from the glass with juicy apricots, honeysuckle, lemon and pear. Floral notes appear later, Read More...
"The 2011 Chardonnay Overlook bursts from the glass with juicy apricots, honeysuckle, lemon and pear. Floral notes appear later, Read More...
adding lift and freshness. The raciness of the cold harvest comes through beautifully in the wine’s vibrant finish. Landmark’s Overlook Chardonnay is one the finest wines in its price range and production level (there are 12,200 cases of the 2011). Anticipated maturity: 2013-2015."
$24.99
While Levendi may be a newcomer, the minds behind it aren't. Jim Gianulias has been active in the Napa Valley's vintner's community for more than 25 years. And the peripatetic winemaker, Read More...
Alison Green Doran, has traveled the globe to hone her craft, including a stint under the tutelage of mentor Andre Tchelistcheff. We think the comments of our Hi-Time staff are right on: There's a little butter going on, but you don't end up at the dairy. A bit of wood, but this wine doesn't serve up discordant chapters. It's more of a harmonious poetic blend when it comes to the essentials of fruit, acidity, texture and oak. Rich and opulent with wonderful aromas and flavors of pineapple, peach, apple, vanilla and butterscotch, enveloped within a seductively silky smooth mouthfeel.
$62.95
Record low yields produced six blockbuster barrels Lewis Cellars' 2011 Barcaglia Lane Chardonnay sourced from this unique Dutton Ranch vineyard planted for them in 1998. Tons of exotic Read More...
tree fruit - anjou pear, lychee and honey crisp apple - are supported with sweet custard and creamy oak spice. Rich and satiny textured the wine develops mouthwatering mid-palate acidity finishing with lively zest and drive. Only 150 cases produced!
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Lewis Cellars has become a “blue chip” winery in a relatively short amount of time. While the quality of other producers might be rather vintage-sensitive, Randy Lewis and his team Read More...
know how to get the best out of every year. Their 2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay packs plenty of pear and apple with honeysuckle, piecrust and creamy oak. Ripe and satiny in texture a second tier of sweet stone mineral, custard and toast, adds depth and complexity with plenty of natural acid driving to a long finish. Only 1,000 cases produced!
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