Reviews & Ratings

2006 Stemmler Chardonnay "Estate Grown"

Winery: Stemmler

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate Grown"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Carneros

State or country: CA

Price: $34

Cases produced: 1,000

KWG Score: 87.2 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: October 19, 2009

Wine Review: This very rich yellow colored Chardonnay really impressed us. It opens with a fragrant lemon custard like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, well balanced, and very creamy. The flavor profile is a ripe pear with notes of cantaloupe. I also detected a touch of apricot and lemon in this complex Chard. The finish is dry and it is nicely refreshing. This very tasty Chard would be a wonderful complement to shrimp scampi or lobster with drawn butter. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: A bouquet filled with honey suckle, lychee nut, baked apples, crème brûlée, orange blossoms, apricot and lime zest. The rich entry cascades into great acidity, minerality, sweet tropical and citrus fruit.

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