Lioco
Sonoma County Chardonnay
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![Eric Grasser Eric Grasser](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/ericgrasser-1532220977-24dc03a0bb45_250x250.jpg)
Nice expression toward the purity of Cali Chardonnay. Grapefruit, white flowers, green pear, lemon curd with a chalky texture.
Nice expression toward the purity of Cali Chardonnay. Grapefruit, white flowers, green pear, lemon curd with a chalky texture.
1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2017![Jennifer Jennifer](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/jennifer16-1456547895-2d2b35137b4c_250x250.jpg)
So...I'm a European white wine lover but I am trying to figure out why you people like California wine. So I buy this to test the water. I loathe Chardonnay but this is different juice. 🤗 I hear CA is changing some stuff up and thats a good thing. No oak. No butter. Just crisp clear USA white wine. Keep it up Cali. I loathe oaky buttery crap. This wine is good. 👌🏽Go for it if you hate Chardonnay. This is solid for Cali that prides themselves on oak and butter because it's not oak and butter. Thank you California.
So...I'm a European white wine lover but I am trying to figure out why you people like California wine. So I buy this to test the water. I loathe Chardonnay but this is different juice. 🤗 I hear CA is changing some stuff up and thats a good thing. No oak. No butter. Just crisp clear USA white wine. Keep it up Cali. I loathe oaky buttery crap. This wine is good. 👌🏽Go for it if you hate Chardonnay. This is solid for Cali that prides themselves on oak and butter because it's not oak and butter. Thank you California.
1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2017![Joel Hammett Joel Hammett](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/joelhammett-1426646078-e4630185d534_250x250.jpg)
Nose doesn't give much. Unripe apple, citrus. Very mineral.
Nose doesn't give much. Unripe apple, citrus. Very mineral.
1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2017![Erik Nordman Erik Nordman](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/eriknordman-1485540022-9310dce2ff3f_250x250.jpg)
First time trying the '15 Lioco's Sonoma County Chardonnay; I think I like the '14 a bit more but I first tasted the '14 not too long ago either so I'll have to revisit this in a bit more time to be sure, in case it just needs a bit more time to unfurl, it's rather tight at the moment but still really good. Lemon curd, slightly underripe yellow apple, slightly underripe startfruit, a truckload of crushed chalk, plus a bit of creme fraiche and slight dogwood floral character as well as a bit of brioche dough from the lees treatment. The flavor profile is very similar to the '14 but a bit more taught and mineral-driven. Acid is focused with medium (+) intensity. Body is medium and perfectly rounded out by spontaneous MF. Rivals a solid Chablis or Montagny. One of the suggested pairings on the label is fish tacos and I gotta agree, I think this would be killer with that.
First time trying the '15 Lioco's Sonoma County Chardonnay; I think I like the '14 a bit more but I first tasted the '14 not too long ago either so I'll have to revisit this in a bit more time to be sure, in case it just needs a bit more time to unfurl, it's rather tight at the moment but still really good. Lemon curd, slightly underripe yellow apple, slightly underripe startfruit, a truckload of crushed chalk, plus a bit of creme fraiche and slight dogwood floral character as well as a bit of brioche dough from the lees treatment. The flavor profile is very similar to the '14 but a bit more taught and mineral-driven. Acid is focused with medium (+) intensity. Body is medium and perfectly rounded out by spontaneous MF. Rivals a solid Chablis or Montagny. One of the suggested pairings on the label is fish tacos and I gotta agree, I think this would be killer with that.
1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2016![Matt Matt](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/mattlasater-1637641221-589f249123fe.jpg)
Hard to find a better Chardonnay that performs this well at this price. Fresh, crisp, and showing a little more lees notes and textural breadth this vintage.
Hard to find a better Chardonnay that performs this well at this price. Fresh, crisp, and showing a little more lees notes and textural breadth this vintage.
1 person found it helpfulSep 18th, 2016![James Forsyth James Forsyth](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/jamesforsyth-1622572755-6a8d48a59945.jpg)
I really like Lioco and this, their basic Chard, is no exception. Fairly Old World in style with lemon and a decent minerality but with a hint of the richness that is so characteristic of the area. Perfect for an evening on the roof.
I really like Lioco and this, their basic Chard, is no exception. Fairly Old World in style with lemon and a decent minerality but with a hint of the richness that is so characteristic of the area. Perfect for an evening on the roof.
Jul 4th, 2017![tim heyman tim heyman](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/timheyman-1426999995-d9edbfb7de8b_250x250.jpg)
pretty good not too oaky, smooth fruity slightly bitter. deserves 9 ponts. good price.
pretty good not too oaky, smooth fruity slightly bitter. deserves 9 ponts. good price.
Nov 1st, 2021![Chris A Chris A](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/chris-a-4-1362079815-7038fd2dafd2.jpg)
Sharp, expressive and crisp! The elements of stone, lemon and a very light oak lingers in the background. Drinks very easy as it presents closer on the scale of a Pinot Grigio then a chard: but this works quite well as the finish leaves a nice sharp citrusy finish. Good glass!
Sharp, expressive and crisp! The elements of stone, lemon and a very light oak lingers in the background. Drinks very easy as it presents closer on the scale of a Pinot Grigio then a chard: but this works quite well as the finish leaves a nice sharp citrusy finish. Good glass!
Nov 14th, 2020