Popcorn

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Chardonnay 2006

Baked red apple, buttered popcorn, hay. But understated and pretty well balanced with bright citric acid. Very nice structure, a little oxidation from the age, but standing up quite well. — 6 years ago

Peter Michael Winery

'La Carrière' Knights Valley Chardonnay 2011

Shay A
9.2

Forgot to post these from the other day. Mark, Dan and I were able to enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the wine storage facility, and some unique stuff was opened, as always!

Don’t think I’ve ever had this PM Chardonnay. Great nose of salted popcorn kernel and the finish had a mineral & stone driven note. Hint of caramel too. Probably in its best drinking window. Thanks Dan.
— 7 years ago

Dan FitzgeraldMark Flesher
with Dan and Mark
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Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

I’ve had this wine. Amazing

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Amazing can with butter popcorn — 8 years ago

Jason and John liked this

Kongsgaard

The Judge Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010

God I love the Judge! Got my buttered popcorn, ready for a movie! — 9 years ago

Chuck Walker
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Kistler

Cuvée Cathleen Kistler Vineyard Chardonnay 2000

Toasted cinnamon marshmallow, caramel popcorn, Mexican vanilla, floral, high acid — 9 years ago

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Aubert

Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2009

Danielle Price
9.3

Sweet cream with buttered popcorn & spring flowers on nose. Vibrant & youthful with quince, pear, mineral & spice. Very balanced with a long soft finish. — 10 years ago

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Sandhi Wines

Rita's Crown Chardonnay

Buttered popcorn, cream, vanilla, silky — 10 years ago

Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru Chardonnay 1995

Ben Aneff
8.9

More evolved, Carmel popcorn, but delicious. — 11 years ago

Lalou Bize-Leroy

En La Richarde Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay 2007

Justin Dragoo
9.7

This was the 1997. Amazing, like wet stones and popcorn in the same wine. — 12 years ago

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Domaine Coche-Dury (J.F. Coche Dury)

Les Rougeots Meursault Chardonnay 1996

Beautiful even though not optimally cellared. Popcorn/corn nuts upon opening and the lemon peel showed up 30 minutes later. Acidity still nice and bright. — 12 years ago

Kistler

McCrea Vineyard Athearn Estate Chardonnay 2012

Shay A
9.2

This was very much in the savory style so I’m not sure if it’s due to age or just the style (not a lot of experience with this Kistler chard). Sea salt, popcorn kernel, grilled lemon and baked peach pie. Lovely texture and acidity. The ‘10 Aubert Lauren it was poured alongside had more of the rich, sweet lemon cream notes, so that may have highlighted the savoriness here. — 6 years ago

Mark FlesherDan Fitzgerald
with Mark and Dan
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Marcassin

Three Sisters Vineyard Chardonnay 2005

Shay A
9.5

This is absolutely ridiculous. One of the best chardonnays I’ve ever had...all have been from Dan! Best nose on a Chardonnay I can remember. Salted popcorn kernels, toasted brioche, sweet caramel. The palate is gorgeously textured...lingers full of savory notes and wet rock. Benchmark Chardonnay. — 7 years ago

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Eric

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If you haven’t already, try the Marcassin Vineyard Chard one time. @Norman Gennaro hooked us up with an -06 a couple months ago that cracked my skull.
Norman Gennaro

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@Eric Shanks we need to meet again in the new year. Early.
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Totally with you @Norman Gennaro !

Arnot-Roberts

Watson Ranch Chardonnay

Flinty malo finish absorbing the acidity some; white peach cotton candy popcorn element — 8 years ago

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Domaine Jomain

Bourgogne Chardonnay 2013

Lea
8.9

Not bad at all. Burnt popcorn and pineapple. Nice minerality. — 9 years ago

Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Tastes like popcorn and toast. So homey — 10 years ago

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2012

Nicely structured, ripe lemons, salt, green apple and a little popcorn on the nose. Pretty full bodied in the mouth but with good acidity. — 10 years ago

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Montrachet Chardonnay 2008

Rich, powerful and popcorn kernels... Best one I've had yet. Probably better in 10 years. — 11 years ago

Corey liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2004

Caramel popcorn, lovely golden color — 11 years ago

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Peter Michael Winery

Belle Côte Chardonnay 2002

still drinking amazing. buttered popcorn — 13 years ago

Agnès et René Mosse

Magic of Ju-Ju Melon de Bourgogne Chenin Blanc 2017

Consume w popcorn covered in olive oil and parmesan — 7 years ago

Peter liked this

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2016

Wonderful complexity with a great balance between fresh pineapple and apple and buttery popcorn. Nice minerality too! — 7 years ago

Adam liked this

Groth Vineyards & Winery

Hillview Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Geoff Troup
9.0

Delicious, true old world style chardonnay. Rich, roasted popcorn, mineral freshness, clean and subtle. Some cross between a rich meursault and a lean chablis. — 8 years ago

Peter Michael Winery

'Ma Belle-Fille' Chardonnay

Double Blind, hit this as 09/10 Peter Michael Belle Cote. These chards gave a distinctive acidic grapefruit twist to them that's very noticeable. Great nose of buttered popcorn after it opened up. Very nice. — 8 years ago

Eric, Shay and 9 others liked this

Popcorn Cellars

California Chardonnay

The only Monday night wine to go with chicken and asparagus, not popcorn — 9 years ago

Fritz and Ryan liked this

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2014

Great Chardonnay for a cozy Sunday night where you are spending patio time and serving up some pasta with a roasted garlic tomato + pumpkin sauce. Buttery, yes, but not as if you are having buttered popcorn at the theaters. Toss that beautiful pasta with some fresh basil ribbons, Parmeggiano Reggiano, ciliegine and fresh ground pepper. Happy Sunday. — 9 years ago

Louis Carillon et Fils

Les Perrières Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2004

Jimmy Hayes
9.2

Very open, perhaps a bit too much so on the attack, but explosive and detailed on the finish. Popcorn, pie crust, caramel. — 10 years ago

Anthony, Steven and 2 others liked this

Rey Fernando de Castilla

Antique Oloroso Sherry

Jeremy Shanker
8.9

Caramel popcorn, burnt orange peel, toffee. Pretty awesome. — 11 years ago

Elena Mercado
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Kistler

Kistler Vineyard Chardonnay 2007

Alex Jones
9.1

2007 Kistler drinks like movie theater popcorn with pineapple and tropical fruits. More cut and less heavy than expected. — 12 years ago

Allison Cole
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