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Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay 2013
Last call on Rombauer's highly rated 2013 Chardonnay! 93 Points Wine Spectator: "A creamy-textured, charming style that’s easy to drink yet is deceptively complex and layered, with a mix of vanilla-scented oak and vibrant peach, nectarine, honeydew and apricot flavors. Long on the finish. Drink now." True Chardonnay fans have Rombauer at the top of their list year in and year out. The new release of the Rombauer 2013 Carneros Chardonnay is golden yellow color with a pale hue. Seductive aromas of peach, melon, and citrus are balanced with honeysuckle and vanilla. On the palate, flavors of pears, peaches and melons are backed with lively acidity. A nice touch of vanilla-scented oak provides an added flavor dimension. The creamy palate has a lingering finish of melon and citrus fruit with a satisfying buttery complexity. Our favorite pairing for this wine includes scallops in a cream sauce, pasta carbonara, chicken risotto and Cornish game hen. Harvested at 25 Brix.
Ratings on Delectable
Christopher Olin 
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Elizabeth Vegter
THE wine to express what a beautiful California "Butter-Chardonnay" is. There is no other wine like it and there is no such thing as a "baby Rombauer". The 2013 is true to their gold standard wine.
THE wine to express what a beautiful California "Butter-Chardonnay" is. There is no other wine like it and there is no such thing as a "baby Rombauer". The 2013 is true to their gold standard wine.
9.5
Bob Bryden
Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk
Grilled shrimp, fresh corn, smoked Alaskan Salmon with family------and 2013 Rombauer under a full moon on the lake. Perfect setting, perfect wine.
Grilled shrimp, fresh corn, smoked Alaskan Salmon with family------and 2013 Rombauer under a full moon on the lake. Perfect setting, perfect wine.
9.0
Marshall Todd Herron DPM
Welcome to my review. Today we are drinking a chardonnay by Rombauer. I am used to drinking their cabs but not their chards. The boquet is greatfruit and pears. The initial palate is wonderful. Smooth creamy butter and beautiful crisp green apple finish. I can almost taste the grape in this wine... It does not have that traditional sharp Chard tongue squeezing chard finish. Very mild! Very good cold and served atbthe dock on a sunny hot day. I twist on your regular chardonnay.
Welcome to my review. Today we are drinking a chardonnay by Rombauer. I am used to drinking their cabs but not their chards. The boquet is greatfruit and pears. The initial palate is wonderful. Smooth creamy butter and beautiful crisp green apple finish. I can almost taste the grape in this wine... It does not have that traditional sharp Chard tongue squeezing chard finish. Very mild! Very good cold and served atbthe dock on a sunny hot day. I twist on your regular chardonnay.
9.2
Christanna Honer
No Orville Redenbacher Movie Theater to see here, folks. Caramelized apple w/ crumble topping, poached pear, sweet Meyer lemon, Creme anglaise, and dare I say a little fresh linen/mineral on the nose? Palate is creamy but with a medley of fruit, buttered, grilled pineapple, Key lime pie, and bruleed sugar. High alcohol always off-putting in these chards as is the RS, but otherwise this is actually pretty tasty and well-made for the style. Cougarin out. I'm sure all my somm friends will judge--oh well! Addendum: okay started to get more buttery as it warmed up. Heavy on the finish.
No Orville Redenbacher Movie Theater to see here, folks. Caramelized apple w/ crumble topping, poached pear, sweet Meyer lemon, Creme anglaise, and dare I say a little fresh linen/mineral on the nose? Palate is creamy but with a medley of fruit, buttered, grilled pineapple, Key lime pie, and bruleed sugar. High alcohol always off-putting in these chards as is the RS, but otherwise this is actually pretty tasty and well-made for the style. Cougarin out. I'm sure all my somm friends will judge--oh well! Addendum: okay started to get more buttery as it warmed up. Heavy on the finish.
8.7Bob Bryden
Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk
Creamy texture and buttery flavor went perfectly with smoked salmon.
Creamy texture and buttery flavor went perfectly with smoked salmon.
9.2
Sean Genn
Exactly what it's supposed to be. Classic Californian buttery Chardonnay. You have to appreciate their consistency.
Exactly what it's supposed to be. Classic Californian buttery Chardonnay. You have to appreciate their consistency.
9.0
Charlie Beatty
Buyer wineworksonline.com
Second Chard of the day! Following Aubert ! Toasty oak creamy and butter! Great everyday chard!! Bravo KR
Second Chard of the day! Following Aubert ! Toasty oak creamy and butter! Great everyday chard!! Bravo KR
9.4Tobin Trevarthen
Served with Sea Bass and veggies. Actually worked very nicely.
Served with Sea Bass and veggies. Actually worked very nicely.
8.9Tobin Trevarthen
Sometimes the butter bomb is required. Caramel, butterscotch.
Sometimes the butter bomb is required. Caramel, butterscotch.
9.1
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