Arrowood Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma County
Critic Reviews (6)
The fruit for the non-exclusively labeled Sonoma County Chardonnay is drawn from Russian River Valley (40 per cent),...
A reasonably well-balanced, creamy, gently oaky example of Sonoma chardonnay, with light-balanced oak influence and...
This is a rich yet fairly subtle style of chardonnay with just enough Sonoma acidity to keep it fresh. Look for...
The archetypal bold California Chardonnay and drawn in broad strokes; vinous, buttered and generously woody. Fans of...
So much smokey caramel that it hides the fruit. A touch hot on the finish. Touch retro in terms of style, where the...
Yellow fairly dark and shiny, nose wood is evident and is perceived well also in the mouth. The fruit is there, all...
Community Reviews (1)
This is simply a nice wine, well balanced and will please a broad spectrum of tastes
Description: Light gold in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose. This wine features medium to light toasted oak, lemon, peach, nectarine, green and yellow apples, buttered croissant and butterscotch. Medium+ body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: Slightly on the watery side
Drink now or in the next 5 years on its own or pair it with Moroccan spiced chicken.
Tasted: 4 May 2015 (May the Force be with you)
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10 Total: 17.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
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