Good Values in California Chardonnay, Syrah
I am continuously impressed by the quality of California Chardonnay. They feature distinctive texture and suppleness that is equally appealing and exciting. This month, I will introduce you a broad range of 2004 that possess impressive character and well-balanced structure.
California Chardonnay Wine Reviews
Chappellet
2004 CHARDONNAY
NAPA VALLEY
$28-$30
Supple and full-bodied Chardonnay. Taste reminiscent of peach, melon, pineapple, roasted nut, vanilla and oak. Excellent texture and long finish. 100% ML. 3,100 cases. Drink through 2007.
Close Pegase
2003 CHARDONNAY, MITSUKO'S VINEYARD
CARNEROS, NAPA VALLEY
$23-$25
Screw cap. Adequately rich wine. Full-bodied and fleshy. This Chardonnay features aromas/flavors of pineapple, roasted nut and oak. Medium long finish. 10,651 cases. Drink through 2007.
Gainey
2003 CHARDONNAY
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
$18-$20
Full-bodied and round. Appealing Chardonnay bursting with flavors of pineapple, toast, citrus and roasted nut. Medium long finish. 5,500 cases. Drink through 2006.
Kendall-Jackson
2004 CHARDONNAY, VINTNER'S RESERVE
CALIFORNIA
$13-$16
Surprisingly delicious. One of the best wines of this winery. Supple, full-bodied and adequately complex. Tasting of pineapple, vanilla, orange blossom and lemon peel. Drink through 2006.
Kunde Estate
2004 CHARDONNAY
SONOMA VALLEY
$16-$18
Fruit-forward, full-bodied with medium length finish. Tasting of guava, pink grapefruit accentuated with oaky hints. 26,000 cases. Drink through 2006.
Laetitia
2004 CHARDONNAY
ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY
$16-$18
Bright, round and outstandingly balanced. Features the rich flavors of pineapple, lemon peel and toast. Subtle oaky, long and persistent finish. Excellent value. 3,900 cases. Drink through 2007.
Morgan
2004 CHARDONNAY
MONTEREY
$21-$23
Clean and crisp Chardonnay. Full-bodied and moderately intense. Features flavors of lemon peel, toast, pineapple and roasted nut. 100% malolactic fermentation. 9,300 cases. Drink through 2007.
Pellegrini
2004 UNOAKED CHARDONNAY
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY$13-$15
Aromatic and dry. Features the delicate flavors of peach, grapefruit and roasted nut. Possess medium long finish. 2,800 cases. Drink through 2006.
Shooting Star
2004 S CHARDONNAY
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
$13-$15
Intense. Filled with fruity notes of pineapple, honey, roasted nut and toast. Full-bodied with persistent long finish. . 8,000 cases. Drink through 2006.
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