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Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay

9.016 ratings
8.98 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, 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
Mark Freund

Great balance minerality, acidity and balance. Shows more weight than Gavin's typical Chards, likely owing to the vintage.

Great balance minerality, acidity and balance. Shows more weight than Gavin's typical Chards, likely owing to the vintage.

1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2014
Bill Bender

Pure, unadulterated minerality and central California Burgundian lively and lovely-ness.

Pure, unadulterated minerality and central California Burgundian lively and lovely-ness.

Mar 15th, 2015
Peter Alig

Wine Educator Robert Mondavi Winery, Von Holt Wines

9.3

Easily the best Santa Barbara County Chardonnay I've had. Should age for a decade.

Easily the best Santa Barbara County Chardonnay I've had. Should age for a decade.

Dec 8th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.6

This is single vineyard small production wine from Gavin chanin

This is single vineyard small production wine from Gavin chanin

May 8th, 2014
Spinning_spins

Lemon custard, spice and wet stone nose, citrus and tropical fruit flavors with just a touch of butter, and excellent balance, with potential to age well. Silky texture and long finish. A gem!

Lemon custard, spice and wet stone nose, citrus and tropical fruit flavors with just a touch of butter, and excellent balance, with potential to age well. Silky texture and long finish. A gem!

Jun 28th, 2016
Nate Miles

Young, one note and a bit shrill. Good bones.

Young, one note and a bit shrill. Good bones.

May 22nd, 2016
Alejandro Artigas

A bit nervy at first with a citrus undertone dominating the palette. I prefer the 2012 Los Alamos but this one has a taught which makes this one very versitle. A very clean and crisp wine which will go a long way.

A bit nervy at first with a citrus undertone dominating the palette. I prefer the 2012 Los Alamos but this one has a taught which makes this one very versitle. A very clean and crisp wine which will go a long way.

Mar 20th, 2015
Nate Miles

Vibrant aromatics, wet leaves outta the gate. Fullish body, round and pure on the palate.

Vibrant aromatics, wet leaves outta the gate. Fullish body, round and pure on the palate.

Mar 11th, 2015
Julia van der Vink

Production Forlorn Hope Winery

8.7

Julia had this 10 years ago

Julia had this 10 years ago

Nov 4th, 2014
Aran Healy

Partner Ruby WIne, Carlotta Cellars, Thistle Cellars

8.6

Aran had this 10 years ago

Aran had this 10 years ago

Jun 24th, 2014