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Carneros Chardonnay Reviews

Score: 87 | July 31, 2014 | Wine Spectator
The intense vanilla oak-tinged citrus and green apple flavors make this a pleasing effort, gaining spice and nuance on the finish.
Score: 88 | July 1, 2014 | Wine Enthusiast
Good price for a Chardonnay this dry and acidic, yet rich. The upfront impressions is all about tartness and minerality, yet there are ripe apricot, papaya and lime fruit flavors. Don’t drink it too cold, as it gains traction and interest as it warms in the glass.
Score: Gold | June 24, 2014 | San Francisco International Wine Competition
Score: Silver | June 3, 2014 | Sunset International Wine Competition
Score: Gold | April 15, 2014 | Hilton Head Wine Competition
Score: 87 | December 1, 2013 | The Wine Advocate
The attractive, user-friendly 2011 Chardonnay Carneros offers notes of citrus oil, no evidence of oak, medium body and good fruit purity as well as texture. While not profound, it will provide a good glass of Chardonnay over the next 1-2 years.
Score: Silver | September 30, 2013 | Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Score: Silver | September 9, 2013 | International Wine Channel TV Awards
Score: Silver | January 14, 2013 | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2013
Score: Silver | July 1, 2012 | Sunset International Wine Competition 2012
Score: Silver | June 18, 2012 | Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Score: Silver Medal | May 3, 2012 | San Francisco International Wine Competition
Score: Silver Medal | April 25, 2012 | North of the Gate Wine Competition
Score: Silver Medal | April 5, 2012 | Riverside International Wine Competition
Score: Silver Medal | January 19, 2012 | San Antonio Wine
Score: Silver Medal | January 19, 2012 | Dallas Morning News
Score: 87 | June 30, 2011 | Wine Spectator
Clean and refreshing, with zesty notes of citrus-laced green apple, spice and honeydew melon. Drink now through 2016. 15,000 cases made.