2015 Columbia Crest Chardonnay Grand Estates

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 86.5 points

• Options

  • Post a Comment
  • View srh's profile
  • Report Issue

  2/8/2020 - srh Likes this wine:

  Sat, 02/08/20, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): “Majority™ Chard from 100% drip irrigation vyd sites throughout the Columbia Valley, including Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, & the Wahluke Slope; Chard grapes were pressed & the juice was allowed to settle in stainless steel tanks; 69% of the juice was placed into a combination of new & 1-3 yr old AM & FR oak barrels for fermentation, 31% of the blend being s/s fermented to increase varietal aromas and enhance the wine’s overall bouquet. All barrels were hand-stirred every week during the 8 mo aging period. 13.5% ABV, 0.53 g/100 mL T.A., & 3.58 pH.”
  
  N: Butter, toast, smoke
  
  P: Med body; RNDISH entry with nice, ALMOST swtish OAK/frt offset by an acidity which subtly leads the way into the LONG, pleasantly balanced, tangy/swt finish with only an OCCASIONAL *hint* of a very slight bitterness. SHOULD be safe as a quaff, POSS with lighter entrees, through '20. My VG+/EXC-, the higher, arguably, if one takes into account both availability & QPR. 85 pts (2x) winealign.com . [Check with this vendor if interested in their very COMPETITIVE price.]
  
  ™Not sure *precisely* WHAT this means, as they succinctly stated the ’14 had 1% Riesling. On the other hand, considering the level of oak, perhaps what they chose to blend with their Chard isn’t even all THAT relevant?!?

  Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

• Options

  • Post a Comment
  • View poppacork's profile
  • Report Issue

  1/18/2020 - poppacork wrote: 88 Points

  This is strongly influenced by oak with flavors of vanilla and buttered popcorn on a full bodied palate which adds ripe yellow apples, pineapples, and cream. It’s not bad for the style.

  1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment

• Options

  • Post a Comment
  • View Turbid Musing's profile
  • Report Issue

  11/8/2019 - Turbid Musing Likes this wine: 85 Points

  Pale yellow. Mild fruit. Slight vanilla and butter.

  Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

• Options

  • Post a Comment
  • View galewskj's profile
  • Report Issue

  9/19/2019 - galewskj wrote: 84 Points

  I disliked this bottle less than the previous, but still not a style I like.

  Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

• Options

  • Post a Comment
  • View 3daywinereview.com's profile
  • Report Issue

  9/9/2019 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 85 Points

  Day 1: Honey, oak, tropical fruit, vanilla and spice. Not the most balanced wine but for the price decant overall. 85 points
  Day 2: On initial nose a solid wine however the palate has some holes. Too much oak which is masking the fruit. Heavy vanilla also. Short to medium finish. A decant party wine but that is about it. 83 points
  Day 3: Between the quality of day 1 and day 2. Solid overall when considering price. 84 points
  Recommendation: If you are looking for a cheap Chardonnay for a party this one will work.

  Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

View all 10 Community Tasting Notes

Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.