Arnot-Roberts

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay

9.342 ratings
9.419 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Zachary Leinberger

I can't quote Steven Tanzer or the wine spectator, but I think in general one reviews this wine by starting with "holy shit!" For anyone who's getting jaded about California wine, poor 'em a glassa this.

I can't quote Steven Tanzer or the wine spectator, but I think in general one reviews this wine by starting with "holy shit!" For anyone who's getting jaded about California wine, poor 'em a glassa this.

1 person found it helpfulOct 2nd, 2014
Brandon Wright

You can almost smell the acidity! That and the sea. Love the 2011 brightness.

You can almost smell the acidity! That and the sea. Love the 2011 brightness.

May 10th, 2015
John Trinidad

Wine Blogger SFWineBlog

9.2

2012 is now vineyard designated as Trout Gulch,. Zingy.

2012 is now vineyard designated as Trout Gulch,. Zingy.

Oct 30th, 2013
Chantal Forthun

Winemaker Flowers Vineyard & Winery

9.3

Wet rocks, lanolin, lychee and searing acidity. Weighty. Juicy, lingering finish.

Wet rocks, lanolin, lychee and searing acidity. Weighty. Juicy, lingering finish.

Sep 22nd, 2013
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.4

Oh lord. Wow. Impressive Chardonnay to say the least.

Oh lord. Wow. Impressive Chardonnay to say the least.

Sep 7th, 2013
Jenna Congdon

Sales Wine Wise/The Vienna Wine Co.

9.6

a fave. delicate yet racy.

a fave. delicate yet racy.

Jun 1st, 2013
Pedro Rusk

Wine Educator Kendall Jackson

9.7

More acid the Timothy Leary could take! Killer wine to bad it's all gone

More acid the Timothy Leary could take! Killer wine to bad it's all gone

Feb 28th, 2013
Julia Weinberg

Acid for days!!!

Acid for days!!!

Feb 6th, 2013
Jannae Lizza

Sommelier/Wine Director Passionfish Restaurant

9.5

Gorgeous!

Gorgeous!

Jan 5th, 2013
John Trinidad

Wine Blogger SFWineBlog

9.5

Zip zip zippy chard. 2011 Santa Cruz mountain from Arnot Roberts

Zip zip zippy chard. 2011 Santa Cruz mountain from Arnot Roberts

Nov 3rd, 2012