White

Estate Vineyard Chardonnay

Santa Cruz Mountains · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

seafood · roast chicken · creamy cheeses · ceviche

201494 pts

An oil-like shade of yellow in the glass, this is still a baby, showing aromas of walnut, seared lemon, yogurt, white flowers, oak and smoke. The acidity is pure and strong, cutting through the nutty flavors and savory richness. Sea salt, browned butter, Meyer lemon peels and or…
201191 pts

Movie theater aromas of caramel candy, buttered popcorn and burned popcorn kernels converge on the nose of this classic Chardonnay from one of California's most historic vineyards. Despite the prominent nose, the flavors are elegantly restrained, with a brisk acidity surrounding…
200493 pts

Mount Eden's estate Chardonnay typically starts out life as a tight, nervous wine. It's marked by acidity and minerals, and you don't want to drink it too cold. The '04 is a lovely young wine, rich and dramatically complex, with layers of pineapples, Meyer lemons, limes, wet sto…