Alta Maria Vineyards

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

9.14 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

@Delectable Wine - This is the Bien Nacido Vineyard bottling.

Second bottle of this confirms my impression of the first: this wine has aged beautifully. Ridiculously complex nose has pear, wet Burgundian earth, toast, moist straw, a lactic note, and spice. If served blind, I’d likely place it as a premier cru from Pernand. In the mouth, it’s still fresh and youthful seeming, with a crisp feel and deep flavors. Not an ounce of fat. Really nice

@Delectable Wine - This is the Bien Nacido Vineyard bottling.

Second bottle of this confirms my impression of the first: this wine has aged beautifully. Ridiculously complex nose has pear, wet Burgundian earth, toast, moist straw, a lactic note, and spice. If served blind, I’d likely place it as a premier cru from Pernand. In the mouth, it’s still fresh and youthful seeming, with a crisp feel and deep flavors. Not an ounce of fat. Really nice

Aug 23rd, 2022
Brandi Bratek

Loved this! Great American Chardonnay that isn’t overly oaky and buttery. Well balanced and delicious.

Loved this! Great American Chardonnay that isn’t overly oaky and buttery. Well balanced and delicious.

Dec 7th, 2017
Phil Smith

Phil had this 6 years ago

Phil had this 6 years ago

Jul 31st, 2018
Adan D
8.7

Adan had this 8 years ago

Adan had this 8 years ago

Feb 14th, 2016