Chloe, Chardonnay, Sonoma County

Light yellow color; guava, reduction, oak, nutmeg nose; near medium bodied, guava, green apple, nutmeg palate with lowish acidity; medium finish (13.5% alcohol)

its a little too oaky for me, but has a nice finish. Not much else going on but the oak.

This has a light and soft feel, with notes of Meyer lemons, apples, toast, and herbs. Simple and easy, showing a hint of vanilla on the light finish.

Nez légèrement beurré et floral, légère touche de caramel noisette. Typiquement chardonnay californien. Belle bouche rappellent les saveurs olfactives, note de poire. Acidité présente mais maitrisé. Bon

3.5 Pleasing Chardonnay from Sonoma. Hint of vanilla, but oak balances well with the fruit.

Crisp, light and floral, with cantaloupe fruits and seeds, bitterness.

Thursday Walk Around Tasting at Best Bottle, Columbia, SC 11/13/2014 (Best Bottle, Columbia, SC) : I'm not necessarily in love with this Chardonnay, but for around $13 in South Carolina, let's try to describe what seems to be credible attempt at value and flavor. My first impression from the nose and taste across the lips was that of barrels, either for fermentation, aging, or both. There is a light butterscotch meets brown spice flavor and aroma. Creamy vanilla flavors enhance …

Fairly simple and a bit over oaked. Not much else going on here but the oak, not much fruit or acidity and a touch of smoke on the nose. There's hints of lemon and green apple but it's overwhelmed by the wood.