Nickel & Nickel

Stiling Vineyard Chardonnay

9.035 ratings
8.11 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Colin Cahoon

Honeysuckle and peach nose. Citrus and honey with nice acid.

Honeysuckle and peach nose. Citrus and honey with nice acid.

2 people found it helpfulMar 20th, 2016
Bill Schallert

Subtle wine. Nice fruit and not overdone. Long finish. Apple. Needs a few years. I always like aged Chardonnay from this winery.

Subtle wine. Nice fruit and not overdone. Long finish. Apple. Needs a few years. I always like aged Chardonnay from this winery.

1 person found it helpfulSep 13th, 2016
Bo Yu
9.0

Fruity and crisp in the beginning. After taste is more like a chardonnay. Delicious and easy.

Fruity and crisp in the beginning. After taste is more like a chardonnay. Delicious and easy.

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2016
Mark Villa

Oaky and undistinguished. You can find many California Chardonnays that taste better, have more finesse and structure, and cost less, Chalone and Sonoma-Cutrer among them. For a similar price point, I would choose Chateau Montelena over this every time.

Oaky and undistinguished. You can find many California Chardonnays that taste better, have more finesse and structure, and cost less, Chalone and Sonoma-Cutrer among them. For a similar price point, I would choose Chateau Montelena over this every time.

1 person found it helpfulDec 12th, 2015
Rich

Tasting Notes
The 2013 Nickel & Nickel Medina Vineyard Chardonnay offers delicate aromas of flowers and spice, with flavors of Muscat, pear and lemon rind expressed on the palate. The lemon-lime acidity is refreshing, along with hints of stone and spicy oak. The fruit notes are forward upon entry with a nice balance that becomes dry on the finish, beckoning for another sip.

Tasting Notes
The 2013 Nickel & Nickel Medina Vineyard Chardonnay offers delicate aromas of flowers and spice, with flavors of Muscat, pear and lemon rind expressed on the palate. The lemon-lime acidity is refreshing, along with hints of stone and spicy oak. The fruit notes are forward upon entry with a nice balance that becomes dry on the finish, beckoning for another sip.

1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2015
Allison Serafin

A classic Chardonnay. Buttery oakey goodness with 14% alcohol content.

A classic Chardonnay. Buttery oakey goodness with 14% alcohol content.

1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2015
Nikolaus Schuhl

Sommelier/Sales Epic Wines

8.1

Golden straw color. Oaky noise. Nice acid. Green apple, peach

Golden straw color. Oaky noise. Nice acid. Green apple, peach

Feb 4th, 2015
Bill Schallert

Honey and mineral. Long lingering finish. Good acidity. A little bity due to higher Al. 14.5%. Lovely bouquet.

Honey and mineral. Long lingering finish. Good acidity. A little bity due to higher Al. 14.5%. Lovely bouquet.

Sep 6th, 2017
Frank Lin

Rich. Fragrant.

Rich. Fragrant.

Feb 26th, 2017
Robert Branden Shine

2013 still unbalanced will retry soon!

2013 still unbalanced will retry soon!

Feb 9th, 2016