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Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay 2012
Grgich Hills has always been known for its outstanding Chardonnay, and the new Grgich Hills 2012 Estate Chardonnay Napa Vallye only bolsters that reputation. This is just the second vintage that Grgich Chardonnay is estate grown, meaning they control everything from the vineyard to the bottle. The grapes were grown organically at their American Canyon and Carneros vineyards, where the coolness allows the grapes to develop complex flavors while maintaining a pleasing natural acidity. They do not allow the Chardonnay to undergo malolactic fermentation. This preserves the wine's crispness and acidity to balance its concentrated fruit. The full-bodied, elegant Grgich Hills 2012 Chardonnay has fresh aromas of acacia and citrus flowers, honey and a touch of mineral.
Ratings on Delectable
Wineshout 
Wow, what a Chard from California's King of Chardonnay. The 2012 vintage has a generous, creamy nose, and on the palate so crisp with an amazing purity of fruit with very little oak to get in the way. Aged in French oak, using indigenous yeasts, from 100% Chardonnay grapes.
Wow, what a Chard from California's King of Chardonnay. The 2012 vintage has a generous, creamy nose, and on the palate so crisp with an amazing purity of fruit with very little oak to get in the way. Aged in French oak, using indigenous yeasts, from 100% Chardonnay grapes.
9.0
Severn Goodwin
Just concluded our annual Fall seclusion into the Rangeley lakes region of Maine, mobile service up there is mostly non-existent, after several days I am posting again. Prior notes still apply, love this producer, Burgundian style in Napa, last bottle.
Just concluded our annual Fall seclusion into the Rangeley lakes region of Maine, mobile service up there is mostly non-existent, after several days I am posting again. Prior notes still apply, love this producer, Burgundian style in Napa, last bottle.
9.1Severn Goodwin
The nose throws me every time on this bottle, a little Burgundian with stemmy, grape seed notes, little oak influence, mild citrus. Buy this and hold for only a few years for a reward. Not your typical Napa style. @David T saw your notes on this vintage, maybe consider a little more bottle age? I do consider this a pretty good value for CA, delivering the above notes for $35 and two years in our cellar.
The nose throws me every time on this bottle, a little Burgundian with stemmy, grape seed notes, little oak influence, mild citrus. Buy this and hold for only a few years for a reward. Not your typical Napa style. @David T saw your notes on this vintage, maybe consider a little more bottle age? I do consider this a pretty good value for CA, delivering the above notes for $35 and two years in our cellar.
9.1
Charlie Evans
Blind tasting. This is the one that surprised the hell outta me. Very clean, minimal oak and great minerality.
Blind tasting. This is the one that surprised the hell outta me. Very clean, minimal oak and great minerality.
9.2
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Haven't had it in a long time. Loaded with lemon. Definitely a branded flavor Chardonnay that has not changed in the many years since I had it last. Let's call this a trip down memory lane.
Haven't had it in a long time. Loaded with lemon. Definitely a branded flavor Chardonnay that has not changed in the many years since I had it last. Let's call this a trip down memory lane.
8.6
Sipping Fine Wine
Mike Grgich, the “King of Chardonnay” farms w/o pesticides and certified organic. Aged 10 months and did not undergo malolactic fermentation. The color is a pale golden yellow with aromas of stone, tropical fruit and citrus. The palate shows off apple, melon and peach flavors, with some orange rind and nutty notes coming through. The finish was rich and creamy with some spicy mineral and perfumed tones lingering to a complex ending. Not your typical California Chardonnay, Grgich delivers like a few can!
Mike Grgich, the “King of Chardonnay” farms w/o pesticides and certified organic. Aged 10 months and did not undergo malolactic fermentation. The color is a pale golden yellow with aromas of stone, tropical fruit and citrus. The palate shows off apple, melon and peach flavors, with some orange rind and nutty notes coming through. The finish was rich and creamy with some spicy mineral and perfumed tones lingering to a complex ending. Not your typical California Chardonnay, Grgich delivers like a few can!
9.3
Kyle Doucet-Walter
Gorgeous.
Gorgeous.
9.3Christine Havens
First impression of the 2012 Grgich Hills Chardonnay—it's old-school and intense. Classic orchard fruit aromas are couched in flint and matchstick that hover like an electric storm over rather more tender notes of toasted walnut, brioche, and acacia honey. In the mouth, there's not an ounce of fat, it's lean with considerable energy and verve. There is smoothness, sure—but it's cleanly cut by lemon zest and white grapefruit pith, with minerally, toast notes emerging on the finish. 13.5% ABV | Sample
First impression of the 2012 Grgich Hills Chardonnay—it's old-school and intense. Classic orchard fruit aromas are couched in flint and matchstick that hover like an electric storm over rather more tender notes of toasted walnut, brioche, and acacia honey. In the mouth, there's not an ounce of fat, it's lean with considerable energy and verve. There is smoothness, sure—but it's cleanly cut by lemon zest and white grapefruit pith, with minerally, toast notes emerging on the finish. 13.5% ABV | Sample
9.1
Charlie Beatty
Buyer wineworksonline.com
Tropical fruits rich and creamy with just a touch of oak. Great with homemade Chicken Picante. Has good acidity and minerality. This chard really compliments with the food . CB 92+
Tropical fruits rich and creamy with just a touch of oak. Great with homemade Chicken Picante. Has good acidity and minerality. This chard really compliments with the food . CB 92+
9.2
Jake Fetzer
Owner, Masút WInery
Enjoyable
Enjoyable
8.9
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