Bob McDonald

9.1

Lemon Yellow in colour. Muted nose initially giving a mineral and lemon note. Very lemony and citrus generally on the palate, eventually a stony, river pebble like minerality. Bracing acidity which will see this go on for a few more years. The following day a marine shell note. Preferred the 2013 Deep Woods Reserve Chardonnay for a quarter of the price. — 4 years ago

Rolando Freitag

9.0

Pretty on the nose, rosemary, cherries and pebble rocks. On the palate lots of ripe cherries, blueberries as some oregano. Not much mineral here. — 6 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

So classic and so good. — 6 years ago

Andrew Lohse

8.9

Straw hue, pale and clear. Wet leaves on the nose. Stone fruit, some tropical fruit. The pear is there, but tart, not juicy. Herbal and vegetal notes; funky-pithy. Unique bitterness. Love the mineral, pebble-strong finish. Moderate- acid that's round in the mouth and played down by the phenolic qualities. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

Nice ripe red mixed berries and drinking well young. @ Pebble Beach Food & Wine. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Nice 14. Drinking beautifully well for such a young Napa Cabernet. @ Pebble Beach Food & wine. — 9 years ago

David P

9.4

From Costco several years ago to Pebble for birthday dinner. Quite a journey for this lucky bottle. — 9 years ago

with Marty and Julie

Tracy Hall

9.4

The aromas are tropical lemon blossoms and being on a pebble beach. Lemon custard and the hint of pineapple (including that feeling on your tongue that pineapple gives you - in a very light good way) round finish. Vintages 2014/2015. Disgorged 1/6/2018. TBL — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

I should first say that I like Ca Chardonnay but, it’s not the love it once was for me. After I started down the path of drinking good Burgundy, my affection & palate shifted.

I’ve had Kongsgaard Chardonnay here & there. I know this producer is well regarded and therefore pricey. However, my palate is having a bit of difficulty with this bottle tonight.

When I first put nose in the glass, I get more alcohol vapors than I want on a nose. Then, a very strong rigid structure & backbone of white spice, gritty minerals & heat. Followed by lots of, butter/buttered popcorn, green apple, overripe pineapple, lemon with peel, lime zest, peach, soft caramel notes, spearmint, honeycomb, vanilla, sulphur, limestone chalkiness, dry rock & stone pebble mix with yellow flowers/lilies, spring flowers in mixed greens.

The body is rich, lush, round & somewhat waxy. The structure is just too abrasive for my taste. I like beauty & elegance with no astringencies. I guess this is why I’ve learned to drink White Burgundy primarily over Ca Chardonnay. I am more & more so over high alcohol palate burning Ca Chardonnays. Green apple is the primary fruit followed by; overripe pineapple, lime zest, waxy lemons, grapefruit with pith, white peach, touch of tangerine, mango & some green melon. Lots of white spice, honeycomb, grey, gritty volcanic minerals, limestone chalkiness, mix of dry rocks & stone pebbles, sulfur, spearmint, caramel notes, vanilla, butterscotch with yellow florals/lilies, jasmine, fruit blossoms with mixed greens. The acidity is round and lively. The long, firm structured finish is rich, polished and ends in a persistent alcohol burn.

Next time you open a bottle have a sip and sense what’s on your palate. Ask yourself, does it burn? In Sommelier technical thoughts, alcohol burn is considered to be a flaw in wine.

From 375ml

Photos of; John Kongsgaard in front of his winery, Judge Vineyard, Chardonnay grapes ready for pressing and their barrel cellar. — 6 years ago

Morgan Hunt

9.2

Phenomenal wine pairing with 2 different cuts of steaks. Hangar and flank. Would absolutely have again. The subtle smooth flavors and the velvet combination of grapes opening up made a great experience. — 8 years ago

with Jonathan

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Nice round easy young drinking Artemis. @ Pebble Beach Food & wine. — 9 years ago

Scott Petrus

9.1

Amazing GV. Classic citrus herb pebble and white pepper finish. — 9 years ago

sheena

9.0

Grassy.. fresh — 10 years ago

Terrie Porter

9.5

Nice wine for a nice steak...will definitely have again. Fruity and mild...nice finish...smooth. — 5 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.4

You want? I have a couple cases of half bottles in pristine condition. Stored at a private cellar In pebble beach since release. $25 ea! Absolutely fantastic. Light ruby color. Notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and spice with red cherry, sandalwood and tobacco. Ready to drink or cellar for many more years. Decant for sediment though ***Don’t forget to sign up for my emails at Alex@nolimitfinewines.com for up to date offers on rare and limited wines at the best prices USA... ask anyone, I don’t disappoint!** — 6 years ago

Melissa Kingman

9.3

This is probably my favorite from Chimney Rock. Used to be called Young Vines but now is named White Pebble. So smooth and drinkable now. Tons of dark fruit flavors cherry, currant, raisin with slight hint of anise and black licorice. — 8 years ago

with James

Susan Sangiacomo

9.4

Champagne Taittinger & Caviar at the Pebble Beach Food & Wine 10 yr Anniversary. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Little simple but nice. Better eats. @ Pebble Beach Food & Wine. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Nice blue fruits with round lush tannins. @Pebble Beach Food & wine. — 9 years ago

Jim Nelson

8.9

A fruity pebble kind of Gruner — 9 years ago

with Camille