Sequoia Grove
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California, USA
Located in the Rutherford District of Napa. Aromas of stone fruits with toasty citrus notes. On the palate the fruit shows nicely with Asian pears and crisp apples, with plenty of citrus zest. The finish had some mineral notes, sweet vanilla spice and yeasty nutty oak, which lingered very nicely. I should note that this wine did not go through malolactic fermentation in order to maintain its beautiful fruit and mineral notes. Grapes are mostly from Dijon and Wente clones grown in Carneros.
Located in the Rutherford District of Napa. Aromas of stone fruits with toasty citrus notes. On the palate the fruit shows nicely with Asian pears and crisp apples, with plenty of citrus zest. The finish had some mineral notes, sweet vanilla spice and yeasty nutty oak, which lingered very nicely. I should note that this wine did not go through malolactic fermentation in order to maintain its beautiful fruit and mineral notes. Grapes are mostly from Dijon and Wente clones grown in Carneros.
Sep 8th, 2017
Solid. Has a pineapple thing going on that you're either going to hate or be okay with. Crowd pleaser all day long today. #thedayclemsonwonthenatty
Solid. Has a pineapple thing going on that you're either going to hate or be okay with. Crowd pleaser all day long today. #thedayclemsonwonthenatty
Jan 9th, 2017
Clear pale yellow. Slight hints of oak, some buttery backbone on the nose and palate. Some green apples and golden pears too. Palate has some lemon crud and sharp acidity (6.5/10). A little unbalanced but not over the top. Great citrus and tropical notes. Moderate to light plus bodied. Moderate finish. Over all great QPR for Napa Chardonnay! Drink till 2019.
Day two definitely added in some more citrus notes and creamy texture. Still a solid finish and great with seafood.
Clear pale yellow. Slight hints of oak, some buttery backbone on the nose and palate. Some green apples and golden pears too. Palate has some lemon crud and sharp acidity (6.5/10). A little unbalanced but not over the top. Great citrus and tropical notes. Moderate to light plus bodied. Moderate finish. Over all great QPR for Napa Chardonnay! Drink till 2019.
Day two definitely added in some more citrus notes and creamy texture. Still a solid finish and great with seafood.
The wine opens with an intensely creamy nose with notes of oak and vanilla that gives way to notes of citrus and peaches and cream. On the palate the wine is lush and creamy but is also balanced out by very fresh acidity. Tropical flavors of pineapple mingle with lemon and peach notes followed by touches of spicy oak. The finish is filled with zesty acidity and a nice touch of creaminess. A great rich risotto pairing.
The wine opens with an intensely creamy nose with notes of oak and vanilla that gives way to notes of citrus and peaches and cream. On the palate the wine is lush and creamy but is also balanced out by very fresh acidity. Tropical flavors of pineapple mingle with lemon and peach notes followed by touches of spicy oak. The finish is filled with zesty acidity and a nice touch of creaminess. A great rich risotto pairing.
Oct 15th, 2017
We had this on 10/11-13/16. Good Chardonnay for the price. Citrus and oak with a creamy, but not buttery texture. No acid bite
We had this on 10/11-13/16. Good Chardonnay for the price. Citrus and oak with a creamy, but not buttery texture. No acid bite
Oct 13th, 2016
Not buttery; crisp; more fruit forward
Not buttery; crisp; more fruit forward
Sep 21st, 2016
