La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Ratings on Delectable
Shengli Hu 
American new old all over the palate! More notes to come...
American new old all over the palate! More notes to come...
9.1
Tara Fortier
John and I loved it
John and I loved it
9.9
Meg Maker
Wine Writer, Maker's Table
Gold color with aromas of buttery pineapple, crème brûlée, passion fruit, and mango. There's butter and oak on the palate, too, with notes of tropical fruit and moderate acidity. The finish has notes of piney resin—that mango thing again. This is a big, glossy wine, appealing to those who like the plush style of CA Chardonnay. 13.5% abv | sample
Gold color with aromas of buttery pineapple, crème brûlée, passion fruit, and mango. There's butter and oak on the palate, too, with notes of tropical fruit and moderate acidity. The finish has notes of piney resin—that mango thing again. This is a big, glossy wine, appealing to those who like the plush style of CA Chardonnay. 13.5% abv | sample
8.2
Sipping Fine Wine
About 50% of this Chard comes from Russian River Valley, aged for 8 months in oak (18% new), pale lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and honey notes. On the palate flavors of peach and pears with honeysuckle, smooth with a creamy texture, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit and slight toasty oak. Nice value!
About 50% of this Chard comes from Russian River Valley, aged for 8 months in oak (18% new), pale lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and honey notes. On the palate flavors of peach and pears with honeysuckle, smooth with a creamy texture, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit and slight toasty oak. Nice value!
9.0
Adam Dromi
Pineapple, peach, floral, French 20% new, slight apricot. Tropical banana, not as oaky and buttery as Russian river a trip to the tropics wine.
Pineapple, peach, floral, French 20% new, slight apricot. Tropical banana, not as oaky and buttery as Russian river a trip to the tropics wine.
10
John Harding
We thought this older vintage was better balanced and more buttery with more oak than some of the newer vintages. It has mellowed and settled into a richness and the mouthfeel has become more smooth. Lowered citrus, but still very fresh.
We thought this older vintage was better balanced and more buttery with more oak than some of the newer vintages. It has mellowed and settled into a richness and the mouthfeel has become more smooth. Lowered citrus, but still very fresh.
9.0
Jane Nuss
Medium lemon-gold. Notes of oak, vanilla, and hints of pear and citrus, with touches of banana, pineapple, and butterscotch. The palate is soft and creamy but lacks vibrancy. Full-bodied with medium acidity. A decent wine for casual sipping, but it doesn’t leave a lasting impression.
Medium lemon-gold. Notes of oak, vanilla, and hints of pear and citrus, with touches of banana, pineapple, and butterscotch. The palate is soft and creamy but lacks vibrancy. Full-bodied with medium acidity. A decent wine for casual sipping, but it doesn’t leave a lasting impression.
8.8
Ken Z
Drank 4/22/21. Scents of pear, baked apple, and toasted oak are quite nice. Palate with toasted oak, lemon curd, and apple. Round, toasty, medium finish. 4/21/8/4/3 +50 = 90 pts. Better than expected.
Drank 4/22/21. Scents of pear, baked apple, and toasted oak are quite nice. Palate with toasted oak, lemon curd, and apple. Round, toasty, medium finish. 4/21/8/4/3 +50 = 90 pts. Better than expected.
9.0
Bob McDonald
Brought by a guest to lunch last Sunday who adores this wine. I have always found it over oaked and very ripe fruit but this was a much better showing. Still a big barrel ferment character and stone fruit notes but not ultra ripe. M minus acid and not for long keeping but a crowd pleaser right now. Great QPR.
Brought by a guest to lunch last Sunday who adores this wine. I have always found it over oaked and very ripe fruit but this was a much better showing. Still a big barrel ferment character and stone fruit notes but not ultra ripe. M minus acid and not for long keeping but a crowd pleaser right now. Great QPR.
9.0
Paul Dearborn
Low viscosity Aroma - green apple, smokiness of oak, butter, wet stone, white peach, yellow plum Taste - stone fruit, high alcohol (13.9%), acidity, minerality, Granny Smith apple, unbalanced
Low viscosity Aroma - green apple, smokiness of oak, butter, wet stone, white peach, yellow plum Taste - stone fruit, high alcohol (13.9%), acidity, minerality, Granny Smith apple, unbalanced
8.2Info
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