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Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013
Grgich Hills has always been known for its outstanding Chardonnay, and the new Estate Chardonnay Napa Valley only bolsters that reputation. This is just the third 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 2013 Chardonnay has fresh aromas of acacia and citrus flowers, honey and a touch of mineral.
Ratings on Delectable
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET 
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Medium lemon color. Pronounced nose. Lemon custard, honey, quince, popcorn, Smokey. Medium+ acidity, high alcohol, medium+ body. The high alcohol and the lees mask the fruit and the resulting sensation is a lack of freshness.
Medium lemon color. Pronounced nose. Lemon custard, honey, quince, popcorn, Smokey. Medium+ acidity, high alcohol, medium+ body. The high alcohol and the lees mask the fruit and the resulting sensation is a lack of freshness.
8.9
Jonathan Wall
Bright gold. Rich tropical acidity above viscous creamy oak. Always legendary.
Bright gold. Rich tropical acidity above viscous creamy oak. Always legendary.
9.2
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. Pale gold straw with aromas of stone, tropical fruit and citrus. On the palate apple, melon and pear flavors, with some orange zest and toasty notes. Nice balance with acidity on lingering finish on a spicy mineral ending. Not your typical CA Chard, very nice!
Mike Grgich, the “King of Chardonnay” farms w/o pesticides and certified organic. Aged 10 months and did not undergo malolactic fermentation. Pale gold straw with aromas of stone, tropical fruit and citrus. On the palate apple, melon and pear flavors, with some orange zest and toasty notes. Nice balance with acidity on lingering finish on a spicy mineral ending. Not your typical CA Chard, very nice!
9.1Sipping Fine Wine
Mike Grgich, the “King of Chardonnay” farms w/o pesticides and certified organic. Aged 10 months and did not undergo malolactic fermentation. Pale gold straw with aromas of stone, tropical fruit and citrus. On the palate apple, melon and pear flavors, with some orange zest and toasty notes. Nice balance with acidity on lingering finish on a spicy mineral ending. Not your typical CA Chard, very nice!
Mike Grgich, the “King of Chardonnay” farms w/o pesticides and certified organic. Aged 10 months and did not undergo malolactic fermentation. Pale gold straw with aromas of stone, tropical fruit and citrus. On the palate apple, melon and pear flavors, with some orange zest and toasty notes. Nice balance with acidity on lingering finish on a spicy mineral ending. Not your typical CA Chard, very nice!
9.1
"Odedi"
This is a very tasty Chardonnay. This 6 years old is showing great complexity and balance. Showing ripen citrus fruits pears red apples minerals white pepper light tropical fruits. Full bodied and bold with medium acidity. Long finish with lemons and limes. 14.1% alcohol by volume. 92 points
This is a very tasty Chardonnay. This 6 years old is showing great complexity and balance. Showing ripen citrus fruits pears red apples minerals white pepper light tropical fruits. Full bodied and bold with medium acidity. Long finish with lemons and limes. 14.1% alcohol by volume. 92 points
9.2
Gregory Fulchiero
Felt flabby initially and unstructured. Nice body and balance of malo and oak - but fell short Compared to racing acidity from European Riesling. (Day 1, 8.5) On day two on its own this is pretty sophisticated and a joy to drink and likely showing off some of the best domestic Chardonnay I’ve had
Felt flabby initially and unstructured. Nice body and balance of malo and oak - but fell short Compared to racing acidity from European Riesling. (Day 1, 8.5) On day two on its own this is pretty sophisticated and a joy to drink and likely showing off some of the best domestic Chardonnay I’ve had
9.2
Rick Riddle
The Winemaker that started the Revolution. I am surprised that this wine isn’t mentioned with other california super chards. Golden color, balanced between citrus and oak, minerality and stone fruit. A new favorite!
The Winemaker that started the Revolution. I am surprised that this wine isn’t mentioned with other california super chards. Golden color, balanced between citrus and oak, minerality and stone fruit. A new favorite!
9.7
Erik Helms
Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland
Extremely well balanced. It has everything I would want in a Chardonnay. Creamy richness, ripe tropical fruits, vanilla, oak, minerality, & plenty of acid. Just gorgeous.
Extremely well balanced. It has everything I would want in a Chardonnay. Creamy richness, ripe tropical fruits, vanilla, oak, minerality, & plenty of acid. Just gorgeous.
9.2
Lauren Vance
Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland
An extremely well executed CA chard. Yes there's plenty of oak, but it intertwines it's delicate fingers with the fruit and the result is beautiful. Tropical fruits, cream, vanilla bean, spice and white and yellow flowers. Beautiful balance!
An extremely well executed CA chard. Yes there's plenty of oak, but it intertwines it's delicate fingers with the fruit and the result is beautiful. Tropical fruits, cream, vanilla bean, spice and white and yellow flowers. Beautiful balance!
9.2
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Full bright squeezed lemon, lemon custard, orange peel, citrus blossoms, soft elegant minerality, nice acidity and good finish. Better this time than the last.
Full bright squeezed lemon, lemon custard, orange peel, citrus blossoms, soft elegant minerality, nice acidity and good finish. Better this time than the last.
8.9
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