White
No. 81 Sonoma Collection Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast · Sonoma · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Sonoma Coast · Sonoma
- Appellation
- Sonoma Coast
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
seafood · roast chicken · grilled shrimp · mushroom risotto · lobster with butter sauce
Rated vintages
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201190 pts
A beautiful Chardonnay, dry, crisp in acidity and complex in tropical and citrus fruit, peach, honey and oak flavors. The richness is balanced by a flavorful minerality, and the finish is dry. At this price, the wine can stand beside more expensive Chardonnays, which makes it a…
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201089 pts
Lots of zesty, mouthwatering acidity in this Chardonnay. The pineapple, crème brûlée, buttered toast and vanilla flavors are so rich that they require balance, which the zippy acidity provides. Maybe a touch too oaky, but that's a matter of personal preference.