La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2006

The 2006 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay bursts with enticing aromas of citrus, floral notes, butterscotch, lemonpeel and a slight spicy quality. In the mouth, flavors of citrus, pear and honeysuckle combine with subtletoast and caramel, adding richness and texture to the long, lingering finish. - Melissa Stackhouse, Winemaker

The best way I can describe this is that it is smooth and rich with little to no acidity that one is accustomed to finding in chardonnays. Pear and honey were very apparent and I don't typically like this type of wine. This one was delicious though and I even bought a bottle. I opened it 2 days later.

January 2008

A very enjoyable chardonnay, not too oaky

March 2008

Wine & Spirits rating: 93

The 2006 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay bursts with enticing aromas of citrus, floral notes, butterscotch, lemonpeel and a slight spicy quality. In the mouth, flavors of citrus, pear and honeysuckle combine with subtletoast and caramel, adding richness and texture to the long, lingering finish. - Melissa Stackhouse, Winemaker A Wine this good, makes me wonder what some other people are doing with all their carefully selected chardonnay fruit. In the case of Melissa Stackhouse at La Crema, she is keeping it brisk and clean. The vineyard sites are all located within 25 miles of the coast and the freshness read more...of this wine, the flavors of pear and peach skin, give it a zest that feels true to that coastal influence. It's layered and cool, a luscious wine for crab. But it by the case. -Wines & Spirits    (hide)

No written review

January 2008