2006 St. Clement Napa Valley Chardonnay

SKU #1040138

According to Wine Enthusiast: "Here’s a likeable Chard, with peach, pear and fig flavors that have a distinctly herbal edge, like dried sage. Turns buttery and vanilla-y on the finish." (04/08) And, according to the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "In a day and age when Chardonnay can be too ripe or too high in acidity, here is a wine that somehow gets it right even with its own flirtations with extra ripeness. Its aromas of green apples fit nicely with hints of creamy oak and sweet blossoms, and its firm, quietly fruity flavors are both likeable and well-suited for use with broiled fish or grilled shrimp." (02/08)

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By: Patty Torrel |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 12/31/2009  | Send Email
This is a simple, oaked-style Chardonnay. You will not sit around the dinner table engrossed in deep contemplation over this one…but who does that anyway? This is a party wine for those who want a little Chardonnay with their oak. Throw in some baked apple, soft citrus, a touch of nutmeg and you have “holiday” in a glass!

By: Steve Bearden |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 12/12/2009  | Send Email
There is an ocean of heavy, ripe, unctous Chardonnay out there, but if you are looking for a fantastic value that retains an element of freshness without giving up any of that richness consider this bargain. Plenty of ripe apple with more subtle peach and pear turning a bit savory on the creamy finish. This is a great crowd pleaser for any party.

By: Jeremy Bohrer |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 11/24/2009  | Send Email
$10 bucks for this? WOW! We scored a great deal on this wonderful chardonnay that usually sells for about $15. Not too rich not too lean but just right.

By: Trey Beffa |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 7/15/2008  | Send Email
This chardonnay is 100% barrel fermented in 20% new French oak, with the remaining portion in two and three-year-old French oak.Winemaker Danielle Cyrot chose to put approximately 85% of the blend through malolactic fermentation. All of the lots were kept separate and aged sur lie with no stirring for eight months before blending and bottling. This delicious chardonnay is rich and creamy on the palate with ample flavors of Asian spice, pears, peach and citrus.

 By: Jeff Phillips |  Review Date: 7/25/2009 
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Overly oaked tasting somewhat charred.

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Varietal:

Chardonnay

- It's hard to believe that up until about 30 years ago, this extremely popular varietal hid behind the veil of geographical names like Chablis and Puligny-Montrachet. Now grown all over the world and bottled by its varietal name, Chardonnay has achieved a level of branding unlike any other wine. Surprisingly, though, what you get when you buy Chardonnay can differ greatly from country to country and even within one country, depending on the climate where it's grown and how it is vinified and aged. From fresh, crisp and minerally with apple and lemon notes to rich and buttery with tropical fruit overtones, Chardonnay runs the gamut. In France's Burgundy, Chardonnay is the source of the prized wines of Chablis, Corton-Charlemagne, Mâcon, Meursault and Montrachet. It also the foundation of exceptional Champagne, where it is blended with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier or vinified on its own into Blanc de Blancs. It is also extremely popular in California, and is gaining popularity in Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Spain and South Africa.
Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world. Click for a list of bestselling items from the United States.
Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year. For our entire selection of California wines, please visit this link.
Specific Appellation:

Napa Valley

- America's most famous wine region, which encompasses a varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Napa's great diversity, both in terms of climate and terroir, has led to the creation of a number of smaller AVAs like Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Mount Veeder, among others. Cabernet and chardonnay still reign supreme, but just about everything under the sun is grown in Napa Valley, in quality levels ranging from $2 jug wine to $500 a bottle California cab.