White

Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay

MacRostie

Sonoma Coast · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
United States
Region
Sonoma Coast · Sonoma
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Alcohol
14.5%
Body
full
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

lobster · crab · grilled shrimp · roast fish · roast chicken

Rated vintages

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 201391 pts

    From a site planted by Steve MacRostie in 1998, this white sings in complexity and tension, providing tart jolts of lemon verbena, ginger and nutmeg. Complex and elegant, especially in its floral perfume, it drinks voluptuously, full of come-hither ripeness.

  • 2012

  • 201188 pts

    The first impression this Chardonnay offers is of sweet oak with powerful notes of buttered toast and butterscotch. Underneath you'll find flavors of pineapple and pear jam. It's not a subtle wine, but it is delicious. Drink now with lobster or crab.

  • 201090 pts

    There's an intensity to this Chardonnay that concentrates the lemon, lime and tropical-fruit flavors and gives them laser-like power. You'll also find plenty of new oak and a minerality that grounds the richness. This is one of those rare Chardonnays that will benefit from some…