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White
2016 Varner Chardonnay El Camino Vineyard
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Barbara County
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Community Tasting Notes 9
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crcarlson wrote: 85 points
September 28, 2021 - clean
clear straw to gold
medium nose intensity, maybe a hint of mango, pineapple
medium alcohol
medium plus body, viscous, oily on the palate
medium acidity
Medium intensity on the palate, hard to single out fruit maybe a hint of lee contact
overall medium mannered, drinkable, but not a great joy / calorie ratio1 person found this helpful Comment -
bilgepump100 wrote:
September 13, 2021 - A flinty, lemony chardonnay. A steal at this price, considering how many things could go wrong at this price point.
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oakville72 Likes this wine: 89 points
July 22, 2021 - Surprisingly good for a barrel aged Central Coast Chardonnay at 5 years old. While the fruit is in decline, the acidity has held it together.
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Ejbert Likes this wine: 90 points
July 8, 2021 - Have enjoyed 4 bottles now and starting to stock up more - each bottle as satisfying as the last, and great value. Has been surprising how many occasions we have chosen this wine when we would have previously chosen a red. Full and flavorful, not too much oak.
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3pco Likes this wine: 83 points
May 28, 2021 - Nice yellow Color in a medium bodied chard. Peach bouquet. Little evidence of oak . Very good for the price.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type White
- Producer Varner
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard El Camino Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Barbara County
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 55 (18%)
- Consumed 253 (82%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 7 votes
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- ProducerVarner
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Barbara County
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