The Chard Project

Mer Soleil

Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2016

Not a Cali Chard fan normally but this is delish. Might be the leftover excitement from talking winemaking with Chuck Wagner yesterday but I loved this wine. Burgundian almost... — 6 years ago

Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2011

Funky nose on open. Morphed into a fruit forward, toasted brioche, creme brûlée. Held up with Chile spiced squid and Asian spiced lamb ribs. Two hour update: went from slightly disjointed to buttery, creamy chard. Much improved! — 7 years ago

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Kirk F

Kirk F

@Kimberly Anderson been getting Kosta since the ‘05 vintage and have yet to pull the trigger on a Chardonnay. Worth the $?
Kimberly Anderson

Kimberly Anderson

@Kirk Feyereisen nice, but i think there are better buys.

Hirsch Vineyards

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2014

Very light chard. Great with the foie gras avocado toast. Kept getting better as the temperature changed in the glass. — 8 years ago

Altitude Project

California Cabernet Sauvignon

Easy drinking light cab — 8 years ago

Rivers-Marie

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2015

Very light/refined, not a power chard. Slightest bit acidic — 8 years ago

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Scholium Project

Babylon Tenbrink Vineyards Petite Sirah

Super dark. Very high alcohol content. Lots of balsamic vinegar and maybe a hit of strawberry. — 9 years ago

Scholium Project

Naucratis Lost Slough Vineyards Verdelho 2014

2014 vintage. Tasting great. Rich yet restrained. Lots of exotic fruit and spice — 9 years ago

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Frank Family Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2013

Yummy stainless Steele chard! — 10 years ago

Carole Mitchell

Carole Mitchell

Great for a refreshing change!

Ceritas

Porter-Bass Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

Great Chard - every time I have a Ceritas, I wonder why I don't drink them more often. Good acidity, with a whisper of pear and lime. — 11 years ago

Scholium Project

Midan Al-Tahrir California White Blend 2009

California underground. Hard to find. Guy who makes red hook. The scholium project. Abe Schoener. — 12 years ago

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2017

Really good Chard - needs about 30 minutes to decant — 7 years ago

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Scholium Project

VLV Reserve Bokisch Vista Luna Ranch Verdelho 2016

Abe Schoener visits San Diego - Vino Carta 7/16/2018 - Lodi Study, Wine #2. nice nose, a ver fragrant Verdelho from rocky soils. MS favorite. — 7 years ago

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Scholium Project

MFCH Michael Faraday Michael Mara Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Nice acid acid up front, lemon, a touch of oxidation and - don’t laugh - celery seed. We even ate some celery seeds to confirm. — 8 years ago

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Scholium Project

Riquewihr Lost Slough Vineyards Gewürztraminer 2015

The 2015, the other half of the night's comparison. Less subtle, more floral. Jasmine, rose petal, honey. All powerful, but all a bit separate and distinct. I think this could lie down for a good while. Will be pleased to try another bottle in a few years. — 8 years ago

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Scholium Project

Michael Faraday Matthiasson Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2010

Another Chard made in an oxidative style. Loved this two years ago, but this had more baked apple and less verve. — 8 years ago

Marc, Trixie and 10 others liked this

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013

Smooth dry balanced chard. Light butter so light that the aftertaste is butter. — 9 years ago

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Jody Scharf

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Your daughter is getting married also? ?? Nice. Congrats!
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Thanks, @Jody Scharf. New territory for me. I'm not ready. I'm very close to her.
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TheSkip

TheSkip

@Jody Scharf @Ron R congrats to the both of you. Mine are at the opposite spectrum!

Far Niente Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010

solid California chard. Not too over the top, with the right amount of richness and acidity. I'm down. — 10 years ago

Aubert

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2009

Great silky chard. — 11 years ago

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Scholium Project

Rhododactylos Phillips Farm Cinsault Gris 2010

World Cup final wine! Lives up to it superbly. — 11 years ago

Scholium Project

Dulcissima Camilla Farina Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Abe Schoener
9.6

Superb! Fresh and vigorous. Scholium project 2012 intern harvest party, wine 13 — 12 years ago

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Scholium Project

The Sylphs Guman Vineyard Chardonnay 2010

2010. Night and day difference from 2006. — 12 years ago

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Scholium Project

1MN Bechtold Ranch Cinsault 2016

Abe Schoener visits San Diego - Vino Carta 7/16/2018 - Wine 4 overall, Lodi Study, Wine #3. Own-rooted Consault from 120 year old vines. This keeps getting better each vintage. Refreshing light-bodied red. — 7 years ago

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Liquid Farm

Golden Slope Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2015

A favorite bottle to commemorate some new ink. Always love LF, as this is a chard that definitely grows and progresses as it opens up and warms up in the glass. Beautiful notes of iris, candied pineapple, melon, toasted walnuts, and saline minerality on the nose. Gorgeous texture and purity of fruit.. bruised apple, Meyer lemon, papaya, and chalky minerals. Bright zingy acidity on the backend, but not as lean as something like Ceritas or Failla - a bit more baby fat and textural complexity on this bottle that keeps you coming back for more. A perfect hybrid of styles by Jeff Nelson and co. Paired with a creamy bow tie pasta with dried tomatoes and a spring salad. — 7 years ago

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I’ve only had their entry level chard, this sounds nice. Think you told me about it when we were discussing Ceritas. Impressive ink!
Darren Dittrich

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Just now tasted through barrel samples with James. Love these SRH wines!

Scholium Project

The Gardens of Babylon California Red Blend 2010

Both really bright and really deep. Black currant, black raspberry followed by a hit of red currant and red raspberry. About an hour of decant until it was really hitting its stride. — 8 years ago

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Hanzell Vineyards

Sonoma Valley Chardonnay 2013

Love this Chard. Tangerine, Meyer lemon, and well balanced. Showed a little less complex but probably because it was drank a bit colder than usual to keep us refreshed on the patio. — 8 years ago

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Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013

Great Chardonnay. Well balanced with Medium acidity. Buttery and oaky. Classic California chard — 9 years ago

Scholium Project

Blowout California Sparkling Verdelho Grüner Veltliner 2015

Green barnyard funk, green peppers and cut grass, Granny Smith apple. Like drinking carbonated, alcoholic apple juice. Sneaky high alcohol packs a punch. — 9 years ago

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Wow! Sounds interesting!
Brooke Gannon

Brooke Gannon

Yes yummy or course incorrectly identified. It was sparkling white
Tara Rowland

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Ha! Of course!

Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay

2009 - Wow.... Just when Cali wines were starting to bore me, this came along with a crazy long finish. Can't imagine a better chard than this. Full bodied and well integrated oak with a little vanilla. Great honeysuckle and fruit. The acidity is at a perfect place; creates structure, but isn't searing. Wonderful. Ready to drink now, but no rush. — 10 years ago

Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2011

Outstanding, well structured Sonoma Coast Chard. Pear, pineapple, mineral palate. Med acidity — 11 years ago

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Scholium Project

Chuy Chard Nelligan Road Ranch Chardonnay 2010

Abe Schoener
9.3

Scholium project 2012 intern harvest party, wine 8. Really good! Much in common with the amazing Ganevat. — 12 years ago

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