Rombauer has crafted a great single vineyard Chardonnay here. Needing about 30 mins in the decanter to develop, this limited production Chard starts with aromas of roasted pineapple, creme brûlée and lemon custard. There are flavors of pineapple upside down cake, nutmeg, creme brûlée and hints of toasted Marcona almonds. A slight saline streak to this wine that lingers on the palate. Having lovely texture and fruit weight, I could see this Chardonnay cellaring beautifully for another decade. Only 125 cases made of this great wine. (Best 2016-2026) - April, 2016 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: May, 2016
- Producer: Rombauer Vineyards
- Vintage: 2014
- Drinking Window: 2016-2026
- Estimated Value: $70
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Napa Valley, Carneros
- Importer: N/A