Columbia Crest

Grand Estates Columbia Valley Chardonnay

8.8106 ratings
8.54 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, 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
Jolene Bray

Nice every day Chardonnay. Nice balance of oaky butter and fruit.

Nice every day Chardonnay. Nice balance of oaky butter and fruit.

3 people found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2015
Michael Piccione

Good oak for $7.

Good oak for $7.

2 people found it helpfulMay 4th, 2015
Tracie Fox

Very nice everyday wine. My kind of Chardonnay at a great value!

Very nice everyday wine. My kind of Chardonnay at a great value!

2 people found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2015
Sally Dickson

It's my new fav' "under $10" Chardonnay. Like the butter/oak aspect.

It's my new fav' "under $10" Chardonnay. Like the butter/oak aspect.

1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2015
Tim Simon

Almost as enjoyable as Rombauer at 1/3 the cost.

Almost as enjoyable as Rombauer at 1/3 the cost.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2015
Corey Zamora, CSW

9 bucks? Good richness, long finish. They have the money to make this good and it shows in the wine.

9 bucks? Good richness, long finish. They have the money to make this good and it shows in the wine.

Jan 8th, 2015
Eric Hwang

Lots of pear and apple aromas and a bit of butter on the palate, but there's a definite artificial quality to it.

Lots of pear and apple aromas and a bit of butter on the palate, but there's a definite artificial quality to it.

Dec 21st, 2014
Paul Weil

Much more buttery than the previous vintage, this wine would complement whitefish in butter white wine sauce or perhaps clams linguini. Other foods will likely bring out too much malolactic flavor. Not a cocktail wine.

Much more buttery than the previous vintage, this wine would complement whitefish in butter white wine sauce or perhaps clams linguini. Other foods will likely bring out too much malolactic flavor. Not a cocktail wine.

Nov 26th, 2014
Corey Zamora, CSW

Wine spectator 90. I have to say I agree. Incredible value at a 9 dollar price point. Easily the richest, most complex chard I've had at this price. Very surprised.

Wine spectator 90. I have to say I agree. Incredible value at a 9 dollar price point. Easily the richest, most complex chard I've had at this price. Very surprised.

Oct 23rd, 2014
Matthew Davis

Buttery and a little leathery savory. We probably waited too long to drink this 2012- any acidity and fruit (pear?) had faded/ was too subdued.

Buttery and a little leathery savory. We probably waited too long to drink this 2012- any acidity and fruit (pear?) had faded/ was too subdued.

Aug 31st, 2017