Côtière

Murmur Vineyard Chardonnay

9.48 ratings

9.34 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

9.3

2013. Great example of Santa Maria Chardonnay. Lemon zest, just-ripe peach, and green apple overlay a pronounced impression of minerality. Deft use of oak that lifts the aromatics and texture rather than overwhelming it, adding subtle notes of toast and cinnamon to the finish. Singularly Santa Maria; stands head to head with something like Hanzell or Mount Eden but never sacrifices its strong sense of place.

2013. Great example of Santa Maria Chardonnay. Lemon zest, just-ripe peach, and green apple overlay a pronounced impression of minerality. Deft use of oak that lifts the aromatics and texture rather than overwhelming it, adding subtle notes of toast and cinnamon to the finish. Singularly Santa Maria; stands head to head with something like Hanzell or Mount Eden but never sacrifices its strong sense of place.

Dec 1st, 2015

Jami Blaauw-Hara

9.6

Complex and not oaky but big like a Chardonnay.

Complex and not oaky but big like a Chardonnay.

May 25th, 2018

9.5

Back to Leroi barrels for the 15 and it really shows. Going to be up there with the 13

Back to Leroi barrels for the 15 and it really shows. Going to be up there with the 13

Jul 26th, 2017

9.2

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Mar 2nd, 2017

9.3

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Oct 19th, 2016

9.2

Mike had this 9 years ago

Mike had this 9 years ago

Dec 18th, 2015

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

Bob had this 10 years ago

Bob had this 10 years ago

May 30th, 2015

10

Michael had this 9 years ago

Michael had this 9 years ago

Nov 27th, 2015

9.2

Jojo had this 9 years ago

Jojo had this 9 years ago

Jul 7th, 2015