Kalin Cellars

Cuvée W Livermore Valley Chardonnay

9.155 ratings
9.120 pro ratings
Livermore Valley, 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
Shay A
9.2

What?! 23 year old Cali chard! Only released 2-3 years ago as that’s when they feel like it’s ready. Incredibly amber colored. Honeyed and textured. Even a bit of tropical fruit is still retained here...and acidity! Oxidized, as intended. This is stupid good for its age and the price.

What?! 23 year old Cali chard! Only released 2-3 years ago as that’s when they feel like it’s ready. Incredibly amber colored. Honeyed and textured. Even a bit of tropical fruit is still retained here...and acidity! Oxidized, as intended. This is stupid good for its age and the price.

Mar 9th, 2018
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

8.9

I appreciate the intention these wines are created and aged with. This bottling was rich, textural and funky, deeply driven by the creamed corn of diacetyl.

I appreciate the intention these wines are created and aged with. This bottling was rich, textural and funky, deeply driven by the creamed corn of diacetyl.

Jan 24th, 2018
Ben Jones

Livermore meets Jura.

Livermore meets Jura.

2 people found it helpfulMar 21st, 2016
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.4

This is Chardonnay. And an awesome one. Lots of age and a bit madeirized, but in a great way. Goes fantastically with Alpine cow cheese. Truly a favorite.

This is Chardonnay. And an awesome one. Lots of age and a bit madeirized, but in a great way. Goes fantastically with Alpine cow cheese. Truly a favorite.

1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2016
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.3

Amazing for 21 years old!

Amazing for 21 years old!

Jun 21st, 2016
Christian Gourdin

Oxidized Apple, canned peach, yellow flowers, vanilla bean all on the nose. On the pallet: high acid attacks the pallet, then the fruit comes in, Apple, peach, key lime, marshmallow, and vanilla bean. You can feel a slight burn of alcohol, and the acidity rips the tongue. A long finish, powerful, rich wine. An interesting story and an interesting wine (flower day).

Oxidized Apple, canned peach, yellow flowers, vanilla bean all on the nose. On the pallet: high acid attacks the pallet, then the fruit comes in, Apple, peach, key lime, marshmallow, and vanilla bean. You can feel a slight burn of alcohol, and the acidity rips the tongue. A long finish, powerful, rich wine. An interesting story and an interesting wine (flower day).

Feb 9th, 2016
Michael Solway

The 1995 did not show well at first, but after about 40 minutes in the glass the swampy, malo funk blossomed into caramel tinged, lemon curd with a whiff if wild mushroom. Supple on the palate with bright acidity.

The 1995 did not show well at first, but after about 40 minutes in the glass the swampy, malo funk blossomed into caramel tinged, lemon curd with a whiff if wild mushroom. Supple on the palate with bright acidity.

Feb 6th, 2016
Austin Hohnke

Rich, creamy, slightly burnt toast. Butterscotch and caramel with a fluffy, nutty, orange peel finish. Amazingly youthful acidity. Drinking very well.

Rich, creamy, slightly burnt toast. Butterscotch and caramel with a fluffy, nutty, orange peel finish. Amazingly youthful acidity. Drinking very well.

Jan 22nd, 2016
Chris Leon

A curiosity. Reduced butterscotch, oak for days

A curiosity. Reduced butterscotch, oak for days

Dec 24th, 2015
jake aziz

This is a funky wine....I dig it.

This is a funky wine....I dig it.

Dec 11th, 2015