Stonestreet Estate Vineyards
Chardonnay
California, USA
‘14 aged well! In the autumn of 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. From higher elevation vineyards, medium lemon color with stone fruit aromas & floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple and pear, a tad buttery with layered spice, vivid acidity supporting the French oak aging. Medium+ finish ending with citrus mineral character. Very nice, drink now!
‘14 aged well! In the autumn of 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. From higher elevation vineyards, medium lemon color with stone fruit aromas & floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple and pear, a tad buttery with layered spice, vivid acidity supporting the French oak aging. Medium+ finish ending with citrus mineral character. Very nice, drink now!
Jul 18th, 2021In 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Aromas of red/black fruits with citrus notes and gentle spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors, vanilla spice with currant tones. Fine soft tannins, great balance on lingering finish ending with oak and cacao. Great value, will cellar well. Tasting Sample.
In 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Aromas of red/black fruits with citrus notes and gentle spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors, vanilla spice with currant tones. Fine soft tannins, great balance on lingering finish ending with oak and cacao. Great value, will cellar well. Tasting Sample.
Dec 17th, 2017
flashy and touch bug on the oak. more acid than a full ML usually has but if your looking for a lean laser style this isn't it
flashy and touch bug on the oak. more acid than a full ML usually has but if your looking for a lean laser style this isn't it
Aug 28th, 2017
Buttery, light on fruit and not well balanced.
Buttery, light on fruit and not well balanced.
Nov 5th, 2016Best Chardonnay I’ve had in a while! 2014 Cougar Ridge Vineyard. Great smoky and butterscotch smell.
Best Chardonnay I’ve had in a while! 2014 Cougar Ridge Vineyard. Great smoky and butterscotch smell.
Apr 1st, 2018I was surprised how much I enjoyed this Chardonnay since it did age in French oak. It tasted crisper than I expected. Perfect for a warm afternoon.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed this Chardonnay since it did age in French oak. It tasted crisper than I expected. Perfect for a warm afternoon.
Nov 8th, 2017Oak and light lemon/butter white flowers. Gorgeous and full. Lemon zest pie crust and green apple finish. Solid.
Oak and light lemon/butter white flowers. Gorgeous and full. Lemon zest pie crust and green apple finish. Solid.
Mar 27th, 2017
