Orin Swift

Mannequin California Chardonnay

9.121 ratings
9.02 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
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.7

The label says #Chardonnay and tasting it, it totally gave me #Sauvignonblanc aromas in the nose and a sweet finish that, when you think about it, makes perfect sense because this has some #muscat in it. These bizarre marketing inventions bore and tire me. With all of the amazing Chardonnay in California...why do this blend and this heavy ass bottle? Lame.

The label says #Chardonnay and tasting it, it totally gave me #Sauvignonblanc aromas in the nose and a sweet finish that, when you think about it, makes perfect sense because this has some #muscat in it. These bizarre marketing inventions bore and tire me. With all of the amazing Chardonnay in California...why do this blend and this heavy ass bottle? Lame.

Mar 26th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Got my hands on a ‘14, excited b/c the blend changes each vintage; 79% Chardonnay, 8% Viognier, 5% Grenache Blanc, 5% Marsanne, 2% Muscat, and 1% Roussanne aged in 40% new French oak for 9 mos. Bright straw, aromas of stone & tropical fruits with floral spice. The palate shows flavors of white peach, melon and apple with hints of lemon zest and honeysuckle. The wine is well balanced with integrated oak, crisp, lively acidity and a long finish ending with a mineral edge.

Got my hands on a ‘14, excited b/c the blend changes each vintage; 79% Chardonnay, 8% Viognier, 5% Grenache Blanc, 5% Marsanne, 2% Muscat, and 1% Roussanne aged in 40% new French oak for 9 mos. Bright straw, aromas of stone & tropical fruits with floral spice. The palate shows flavors of white peach, melon and apple with hints of lemon zest and honeysuckle. The wine is well balanced with integrated oak, crisp, lively acidity and a long finish ending with a mineral edge.

Jul 28th, 2018
Trevor

Very interesting would definitely drink again!

Very interesting would definitely drink again!

Sep 3rd, 2017
Vivian Shu

At home with Suns and Jen

At home with Suns and Jen

Jul 17th, 2017
Eric Waechter

Rich and buttery. Nice amount of oak. Very balanced.

Rich and buttery. Nice amount of oak. Very balanced.

Mar 26th, 2017
Tyrone N McCray

Great fruit aroma, grapefruit and other citrus. Wonderful balance. A crafted wine worthy of the effort.

Great fruit aroma, grapefruit and other citrus. Wonderful balance. A crafted wine worthy of the effort.

Mar 12th, 2017
Dick Schinkel

Dick had this 4 years ago

Dick had this 4 years ago

Aug 1st, 2020
Dick Schinkel

Dick had this 5 years ago

Dick had this 5 years ago

Nov 17th, 2019
Scot Walker

Scot had this 6 years ago

Scot had this 6 years ago

Nov 10th, 2018
Scot Walker

Scot had this 6 years ago

Scot had this 6 years ago

Nov 10th, 2018