Gnarly Head

California Chardonnay

8.620 ratings
8.41 pro ratings
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
Byron C Mayes

Bright gold in the glass. White flowers and banana on the plump nose. Full body. Banana, white peach, and that Viognier darkness on the palate. Medium acidity. Average finish when chilled. Mostly simple with a complex thread thanks to the other varieties (Chenin Blanc, Malvasia Bianco, Viognier). Take it on a picnic.

Bright gold in the glass. White flowers and banana on the plump nose. Full body. Banana, white peach, and that Viognier darkness on the palate. Medium acidity. Average finish when chilled. Mostly simple with a complex thread thanks to the other varieties (Chenin Blanc, Malvasia Bianco, Viognier). Take it on a picnic.

1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2017
Taylor Loy

Sweetness than I expected, which was a joy. Super buttery! Nice, subtle, crisp green apple.
Dry. Hints of raisin, sweet spice.
Scents of vanilla, pear, yellow melon.

Sweetness than I expected, which was a joy. Super buttery! Nice, subtle, crisp green apple.
Dry. Hints of raisin, sweet spice.
Scents of vanilla, pear, yellow melon.

Sep 20th, 2019
Anna Soskina

A3 M5

A3 M5

May 4th, 2019
Christopher Raub

Tastes watered down, and sweet. Easy to drink, but not my style.

Tastes watered down, and sweet. Easy to drink, but not my style.

Nov 26th, 2018
Valeriy Savchenko

Bold and intense. Has a notes of caramel. Goes pretty good with something buttery / cheesy.

Bold and intense. Has a notes of caramel. Goes pretty good with something buttery / cheesy.

Oct 20th, 2018
James Mosman

Yummy.

Yummy.

Jul 22nd, 2018
N
8.5

Caramel aroma. Not sour, fresh.

Caramel aroma. Not sour, fresh.

Jul 2nd, 2018
G D
9.0

Dry, oakey, some fruity notes

Dry, oakey, some fruity notes

May 5th, 2018
Ray Aas

This is a pretty easy drinking wine. Perfect for out on the deck enjoying summer nights.

This is a pretty easy drinking wine. Perfect for out on the deck enjoying summer nights.

Mar 30th, 2018
Liz Weidner

Refreshing.

Refreshing.

Jan 17th, 2018