White
Cuvée Los Gatos Chardonnay
Monterey County · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Monterey County · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Monterey County
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast chicken · seafood risotto · oily fish · creamy cheeses
Rated vintages
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201388 pts
Broad aromas of seared lemons, white peach and nectarine are given nuance with a bit of quinine on this entry-level bottling. Stewed lemons and apple-custard flavors show on the plush and pillowy palate, cut with an acidic sizzle.
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201292 pts
Los Gatos-based Testarossa is building a powerful reputation as a single-vineyard specialist, but this more accessibly priced cuvée from Monterey County rivals their best efforts. There is nuttiness, brioche and slightly sour orange on the nose, followed by a very soft mouthfeel…
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201190 pts
Although priced considerably less than Testarossa's single-vineyard bottlings, this Chard is nearly as good. It's rich with tropical fruits, vanilla custard, buttered toast and cinnamon spice flavors, all brightened by crisp acidity.