The Chard Project

Underground Wine Project

Idle Hands Red Blend 2019

ESF
9.1

confirming note from 6 months ago - this is a winner — 2 months ago

Tom, Bob and 6 others liked this

Rivers-Marie

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023

Pear, chalk and floral nose. Apple, honeysuckle, slate and lemon meringue palate. The 23 Sonoma Coast Chard from Rivers-Marie is really crisp, light on its feet and lets the fruit shine through. — 3 months ago

The Pinot Project

California Pinot Noir 2021

Once again, they were out of the wine I ordered and offered this. Once again, a nice choice. Great with the braised pork shank. — 7 months ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Cakebread Cellars

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2023

Still prefer their Reserve chard it this is not bad. — 2 months ago

Dave, Paul and 12 others liked this

Scholium Project

Bricco Babelico Tenbrink Vineyards Petite Sirah 2010

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

If you didn’t tell me what it was, I’d have guessed top Amarone. — 5 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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16%!! No wonder you would have guessed Amarone.

Matthiasson

Linda Vista Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Paul J
9.1

Great everyday Chard. More vibrant and acidic than previous bottles. Apples, pears, and a hint of lemon. Solid. — 3 years ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Iwan and 6 others liked this

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2021

Drank at VA with grilled chicken and mahi mahi, hummus, rice, and naan. Good pairing. Light oakiness, grass, very slight tang. I like it. Probably in moderation since I’m not generally a Napa chard fan. — 2 months ago

Chris BakerBrud BakerElissa Baker
with Chris, Brud and 1 other
Ted, Bob and 3 others liked this

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017

The “King of Chardonnay” Mike Grgich farms w/o pesticides and certified organic. Aged 10 months, no MLF. Medium lemon color with aromas of ripe stone & citrus fruits. On the palate flavors of apple, apricot & citrus flavors, with honeysuckle & toasty oak notes. Good balance with acidity on medium+ finish ending with mineral notes. Not your typical CA Chard! — 6 months ago

Tom, Juan and 2 others liked this

Jarvis Winery

Will Jarvis' Science Project Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2014

Mike R
9.4

First time trying and wow - nicely woven integrated wine but my friend and fellow wine nerd @Shay A says it best so borrowing his comments from 2018 and I quote

“Jarvis winery is one of my all time favorite winery visits in Napa. Their caves are the most impressive I've seen, along with their natural springs running through the tunnels. Their merlot is my favorite out of Napa, and their
Cab Franc is a close second. This is 95% CF, 5% merlot. It balances ripe Napa CF and Loire Valley CF. Streak of green bell pepper down the middle with herbal spice, ripe
blackberry and stemmy dark fruits. There is plum, and spice cake on the finish. This needed an hour+ for the mid palate to beefen up and match the entry and finish”

Bravo and well said Shay - glad I found my patience with this wine bud
— 4 years ago

Mike, Eric and 45 others liked this
Shay A

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Glad you enjoyed @Mike R ! Merry Christmas my friend!
Jody Scharf

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Merry Christmas 🌲 Mike. God bless