Wine › Chardonnay › Santa Cruz Mountains - California

"The Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay opens with floral and citrus aromatics. M... "The Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay opens with floral and citrus aromatics. Meyer lemon, orange zest, tropical fruit, minerality, and buttered toast notes on the palate persist. Sweet, well integrated oak does not overpower this light and... more

"Rivaling the quality of the vineyard designated Chardonnays, the Rhys Santa C... "Rivaling the quality of the vineyard designated Chardonnays, the Rhys Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay is loaded with floral, stone fruit and rain water aromas. Complex and intense on the palate and framed with good acidity. The 2021 Chardonnay... more

"Jura influenced with some oxidation and more phenolic characters though still... "Jura influenced with some oxidation and more phenolic characters though still light and possessing the mineral texture that is characteristic of this botting and to some extent, the Santa Cruz Mountains." more

"The wines are concentrated with a fine balance of structure and fruit intensi... "The wines are concentrated with a fine balance of structure and fruit intensity. Site expression seems amplified; low yields and moderate temperatures often lead to some of their most singular and terroir driven wines. The wines drink surprisingly... more

"Notes of key lime and citrus in the front with a touch of hazelnuts. Creamy m... "Notes of key lime and citrus in the front with a touch of hazelnuts. Creamy mid-palate. Finishes with bright racy acidity and a long expressive finish." more

"Juicy pear and lively pineapple with touches of honeysuckle on the nose. Roun... "Juicy pear and lively pineapple with touches of honeysuckle on the nose. Round and viscous on the palate, balanced by fresh lemon, layers of citrus and blanched almond. Subtle herbaceous and savory notes on the finish with a lasting minerality... more

"A blend of Chardonnay from several vineyards, each in its own distinct micro-... "A blend of Chardonnay from several vineyards, each in its own distinct micro-climate within the appellation. The wine was barrel-fermented and aged sur lie in Burgundian oak for ten months. This wine displays all the classic Santa Cruz Mountains... more

"Cold, whole-cluster pressing, no settling, barrel fermentation with native ye... "Cold, whole-cluster pressing, no settling, barrel fermentation with native yeast, and spontaneous malolactic fermentations highlight the wonderful purity inherent in Thomas Fogarty Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay. This 'hand off' approach in the... more

"The wine is full-bodied and focused on the palate, displaying depth, bright a... "The wine is full-bodied and focused on the palate, displaying depth, bright acidity, fine balance, and grip, with a long, lively, and complex finish, while its 12.8 percent alcohol ensures it is elegant and immediately enjoyable. This Chardonnay... more

"The Trout Gulch Vineyard is tucked within a dark and forested coastal canyon ... "The Trout Gulch Vineyard is tucked within a dark and forested coastal canyon at 600 feet above the sleepy village of Aptos, about four miles from the ocean in Santa Cruz County. This beautiful and pioneering site was planted by Bernard Turgeon in... more

"Rivaling the quality of the vineyard designated Chardonnays, the Rhys Santa C... "Rivaling the quality of the vineyard designated Chardonnays, the Rhys Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay is loaded with floral, stone fruit and rain water aromas. Complex and intense on the palate and framed with good acidity. Wow, a vivid,... more

"The 2024 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay has a medium straw-gold hue. Aromas ... "The 2024 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay has a medium straw-gold hue. Aromas of floral and citrus blend delightfully on the nose. Aromatics of tropical fruits become more pronounced as the wine is allowed to breathe. On the palate this wine... more

"The nose combines mineral reduction with fresh citrus and green apple, openin... "The nose combines mineral reduction with fresh citrus and green apple, opening up to notes of green almond and hazelnut. On the palate the wine is complex, and very mineral in personality, bracing with nerve yet elegant on the finish, as the citrus... more