2015 Del Dotto Chardonnay Cinghiale Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 92.5 points

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  10/11/2021 - Ronnie1690 wrote: 93 Points

  Pairs well with chicken curry. Notes of lemon meringue.

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  10/11/2021 - Ronnie1690 wrote: 93 Points

  Oak, buttery and creamy. Faint citrus fruit. Great balance.

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  2/2/2018 - csimm wrote: 92 Points

  Same as my previous notes a couple of months ago. Served next to a 2013 Rivers Marie B. Thieriot Chardonnay, which I thought was much more sophisticated and complex. Still, the Del Dotto performed well, but it certainly showed a more buttery, richer side when sitting next to the RM. Satisfying and delicious to be sure, but just a little too much of a buttered popcorn note that was slightly distracting. Drink now.

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  12/20/2017 - csimm wrote: 92 Points

  Same as previous notes, except this time it came off a little buttery. A rounder profile than I recall, but the fruit still seemed of good quality. A nice sipper, though I was searching for a bit more cut and complexity beyond the yellow citrus and buttered popcorn notes that seemed to dominate. Again, well crafted with a solid flow across the palate. Fulfilling, if not just a tad predictable. 91-92 points this go-around. Drink now.

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  7/22/2017 - csimm wrote: 94 Points

  Del Dotto Barrels & Beasts 2017 (Saint Helena): A very well done domestic Chardonnay. I much preferred this to the 2014 version I had last year. This 2015 was ripe and voluptuous, with signature yellow fruit, popcorn, vanilla, and lemon curd notes. Maintained frame and focus, even as it warmed up in the glass. QPR is a bit high, but it holds its own among other top-tier Chardonnays from other local producers. A lesser version of an Aubert Chardonnay, for example.
  
  The 2015 Reserve Chardonnay was served alongside this. The Reserve had more focus, but wasn't exhibiting as much flavor. At $85 versus $125, I ultimately preferred the lesser-priced standard Chardonnay (especially when factoring in QPR). The standard Chardonnay offered more immediate gratification. Drink now and over the next few years.

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