White

Chardonnay

Edna Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

seafood · poultry · pasta with creamy sauces · semi-hard cheeses

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201589 pts

The nose on this appellation blend is plump and inviting, blending pan-seared Gala apples and browned butter with a more intriguing botanical aroma. There is zip on the tip of the sip, with flavors of lime peel, lemon zest and a nuttiness in the midpalate.
201491 pts

Steve Dooley has championed this region since 1994, and this appellation blend is another strong argument. Aromas of sour tangerines, tangy pear, sea salt and hints of quinine are leveled by the slightest touch of brown sugar on the nose. The palate is dusted lightly with vanill…
201391 pts

Green pear, candied lemon rinds, sharp lime pith and a bit of struck-match smoke arise on the nose of this appellation blend from the veteran winemaker, one of the few working inside the city limits of San Luis Obispo. There's lots of clean, fresh energy on the palate, powered b…
2012
201188 pts

Classic Edna Valley Chardonnay; it's crisp and bright in acidity, with brilliantly-etched orange, lime and tropical fruit flavors that are laser-like in their intensity.