Varner

Spring Ridge Vineyard Bee Block Chardonnay

9.113 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, 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
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Deep yellow. Definite oak influence on the nose with woody notes, light butter and a creme brulee. Slight undertones of citrus and apples. Moderate acidity (6.5/10) and full bodied. Baked apples, some smoked wood, definitely complex and layered. Notes of citrus liven up the palate. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2022. (91+)

Deep yellow. Definite oak influence on the nose with woody notes, light butter and a creme brulee. Slight undertones of citrus and apples. Moderate acidity (6.5/10) and full bodied. Baked apples, some smoked wood, definitely complex and layered. Notes of citrus liven up the palate. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2022. (91+)

Jan 11th, 2017
Jim Maynard

Good, rich but nearing the end. Drink up.

Good, rich but nearing the end. Drink up.

Oct 30th, 2020
Jonathan McCarthy

Big baked apple and pear with grapefruit and gooseberry. Round, weighty, finishes with lemon yogurt, and a little nutmeg on toast.

Big baked apple and pear with grapefruit and gooseberry. Round, weighty, finishes with lemon yogurt, and a little nutmeg on toast.

Jan 27th, 2019
Paul J
9.3

Lovely yellow hue opens up a powerful nose filled with dirt, grass, rice, and honeysuckle. The palate proceeds to get smothered with a perfect amount of oak coupled with honey and lemon. A mildly tart finish makes this the perfect summer white. Great recommendation by the local rep and Happy 4th to everyone!....a mid-dinner update....massive green apple comes through with food!

Lovely yellow hue opens up a powerful nose filled with dirt, grass, rice, and honeysuckle. The palate proceeds to get smothered with a perfect amount of oak coupled with honey and lemon. A mildly tart finish makes this the perfect summer white. Great recommendation by the local rep and Happy 4th to everyone!....a mid-dinner update....massive green apple comes through with food!

Jul 4th, 2017
Bryan Kesting

Bryan had this 5 years ago

Bryan had this 5 years ago

Mar 7th, 2020
Graham

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Graham had this 7 years ago

Feb 14th, 2018
Sophia Penske

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Sophia had this 8 years ago

Mar 19th, 2017
Mike Evans

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Mike had this 8 years ago

Mar 9th, 2017
Sean Christensen

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Jan 14th, 2017
Lance Williams

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Lance had this 8 years ago

Nov 20th, 2016