Hess Select Chardonnay

"The diatom Santa Barbara Chardonnay offers aromas of lemon, citrus blossom and wet sand with flavors of saline and white peach on the palate. A precise, balanced wine." —winemaker

"Vibrant aromas of lemon curd leap from the glass, followed by wet stone, white flowers, and orange oil. On the palate, tropical flavors of pineapple and yuzu evolve into crisp apple and pear, finishing on floral notes of jasmine and pear blossom. The mid-palate is broad, filling the mouth while staying focused with bright acidity." —winemaker

"This wine features bright and sunny fruit aromas with flavors of baked apple and pear. Hints of melon and citrus peel with toasted sweet oak, butterscotch, and baking spice complement a rich, round mouthfeel and a creamy, long finish." —winemaker

"Fruit is front and center on the nose, with pear, yellow citrus, and foretelling complexity hints of rambutan, apricot, and toasted hazelnut aromas. The palate is signature ROCO juiciness, with persimmon, honey crisp, nashi pear, and a citrus flavor reminiscent of Amalfi Coast lemon or Sicilian lemon gelato. Creamy textured middle leads to a very long finish." —winemaker

"Firm pear and apple fruit flavors are balanced with luminous minerality and a subtle framing of creamy vanilla toast. An elegant Chardonnay that forgoes malolactic fermentation in order to showcase the signature Mendocino County taste profile." —winemaker

"With luxurious aromas of ripe mango, pineapple, Mandarin orange and sweet citrus zest, this vibrant Chardonnay beckons a first sip. On the smooth, supple palate, refreshing acidity adds poise and polish to the tropical fruit flavors, with hints of vanilla and toasted almonds adding complexity to a long, lush finish." —winemaker

"Brilliant straw color with silver highlights at the rim. The wine is aromatic with notes of yellow apple, nearly ripe peach, fresh pear, and wet stone. On the richly balanced palate, ripe apple and pear notes give way to riper tropical fruits of mango and pineapple, filling out the midpalate. As the finish approaches, vanilla, toasted almond, and baking spice enter with light herbal notes and refreshing acidity that invites another sip." —winemaker

"With a medium golden color and alluring layers of persimmon, ripe Meyer lemon and rich brioche this is an elegant and alluring wine. Lush, textural and beautifully complex on the palate, its bright citrus flavors and cool-climate energy showcase the poise and purity of great Sonoma Coast Chardonnay." —winemaker

"Metallico’s aromatics are intense with green apple, pear, and apple blossom. The palate has ripe fruit flavors of sweet lemon rind and quince. This wine encompasses a light-medium body with bright acidity and a long finish." —winemaker

"This Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a rich, medium straw color. You are greeted with stone fruit aromas of white peach and nectarine, oak spice with hints of clove, toasted nuts, a touch of caramel, and light honeydew. The creamy richness of this medium-bodied wine boasts ripe pear and Golden Delicious apple. This wine is a classic, elegantly structured Chardonnay with lots of finesse and focused balance from start to finish. You will find Sonoma-Cutrer's signature bright acidity with nice length and a soft mid-palate that rounds out to a pleasant, long finish of lingering barrel spice." —winemaker