Cottonwood Canyon Cottonwood Canyon Chardonnay Bistro, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley

Cottonwood Canyon

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89 /100
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15
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Taster #2806 · Aug 24, 2020
92/100
Woodward Canyon Chardonnay continues to deliver at a high level. At 6 years of age, this is drinking beautifully. Great balance and freshness. Delicious!
2014 vintage
Taster #6977 · Jul 14, 2018
91/100
Floral notes abound along w mineral. A reliable chard, a go to fave in our house.
2014 vintage
Taster #7015 · Jun 10, 2018
90/100
On pour, lemon/lime green apple and pear. After opening a bit, more green apple, peach. On the palate wonderful balance between fruit and acidity, a hint of toast, no mayo butter anywhere to be found.
2014 vintage
Taster #7753 · Jun 23, 2017
Modest oak with frosty tree fruit aromas.
2014 vintage
Taster #1800 · Jul 30, 2016
85/100
Clean, crisp, mineral.
2013 vintage
Taster #6977 · Apr 6, 2016
90/100
A standout wine against several bold reds served at a recent family gathering. Steal and mineral flavors abound with a silky texture. WC chard is always a hit. Don't serve too cold.
2010 vintage
Taster #2546 · Feb 23, 2016
89/100
Light yellow color; mango, lemon, lime nose; tasty, mango, lemon, lime palate; medium-plus finish
2014 vintage
Taster #1011 · Jul 11, 2015
88/100
Nice well made Chardonnay, with some oak. Nothing special.
2010 vintage
Taster #6505 · May 2, 2015
Corked. A disappointment for sure. High QPR.
2010 vintage
Taster #6977 · Feb 15, 2014
91/100
I used to be an ABC guy until I tasted the WC chard lineup. This is medium bodied chard that provides a sturdy but crisp structure. A lemon curd flavor carries this wine with a slight oak and warm finish.
2010 vintage
Taster #0313 · Aug 22, 2013
90/100
Honey and nectarine on the nose; well balanced; stone fruits. Enjoyable with fish.
2010 vintage
Taster #0492 · May 30, 2013
87/100
Rich and buttery, a little too much oak for my taste. Good fruit tries to escape the oak with time. Reminds me of a California Chardonnay rather than a northwest wine.
2010 vintage
Taster #2474 · Sep 25, 2012
89/100
Nice, easy drinking Chardonnay. Good expression of Walla Walla fruit along with it's grassy undertones.
2010 vintage
Taster #6918 · May 26, 2012
90/100
Nice, but maybe not yet ready to drink - would have benefited from a bit more aging.
2010 vintage
Taster #2522 · Mar 31, 2012
88/100
Too sweet for my taste. Others liked it.
2010 vintage
Taster #0943 · Dec 31, 2010
This wine had pineapple and honey aromas but was slightly oxidized.
Taster #5262 · Jul 25, 2010
I have to say it--the nose has a pungent cat pee/mercaptan funk going on. Maybe it's the style or age showing, but it really sticks out. Toast is there as well. More apples in flavor, good acid and overall balance. Plenty of life there, but it's a question of style.
2001 vintage
Taster #5445 · Jul 10, 2009
86/100
Golden yellow color. Dominant vanilla oak on the nose. Tastes of apple and pear. Rich full bodied finish. Quite oaky though out. 14.9% alcohol.
2001 vintage
Taster #5533 · Jan 8, 1995
90/100
TOASTY AROMA WITH APPLES AND TOASTY OAK IN THE FLAVOR. MEDIUM LENGTH FINISH.
1992 vintage