92
Points
Core Collection | 2024 Sonoma County Chardonnay 750ml

Core Collection
2024 Sonoma County Chardonnay

750ml
$16.00
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Available for purchase in the U.S. only excluding AK, DE, HI, RI, UT.

- 92 pts: James Suckling
- 92 pts & Gold Medal: Sommelier Challenge Competition
- Double Gold Medal, SF Chronicle Wine Competition
- $50/bottle under the original label

This is a quintessential Russian River Valley expression, boasting a wonderful combination of freshness, structure, and weight in perfect balance. It was sourced from one of Sonoma’s benchmark producers that has premier vineyards in the coolest microclimates of the Russian River, and is a sublime 2024 vintage release that handily outperformed an array of Core Collection contenders (including plenty of single-vineyard wines). We agreed to declassify it to Sonoma County as part of the deal terms in order to achieve an incredible Bottle Shop price!

Pouring a radiant golden hue, the nose is classic California Chardonnay – yellow apples intermingle with lemon curd, Asian pear, vanilla bean, and spice, haloed by delicate white florals, caramel, and wet stone minerality. The palate is deftly weighted and structured, revealing layers of lemon oil, fresh butter, and apples while framed by uplifted acidity and a subtle spice. The finish is long and ethereal, echoing with barrel-kissed French oak vanilla, baking spice umami, and a final wave of honeysuckle.


14.2% alc

Overall rating: 4.671875 / 5 from 64 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Core Collection 2024 Sonoma County Chardonnay offers a balanced combination of freshness, structure, and weight, making it a reliable choice for various occasions. With a radiant golden hue and a nose of yellow apples, lemon curd, and white florals, it promises a delightful drinking experience. Priced at $16 per bottle, it provides exceptional value for its quality.

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  • Wine Quality (24%): Customers keep praising the wine for its great quality and affordable price, making it perfect for everyday drinking.

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Review highlights

  • "We tried a bottle and will buy more - a good everyday Chardonnay at a great price." — Kurt G.
  • "A great quality wine I would recommend." — Alan L.
  • "Will buy again and can't beat the price." — Steve N.

Reviews

Just what I was looking for -

"I have purchased wine from Cameron Hughes for many years. Over the years I purchased pointless bottles of Arroyo Seco Chardonnay. The core collection chard is a very nice wine at a great price. I will continue to purchase this label."

— Charles W. (5/5)

Impressive from the onset

"This Core Collection Chardonnay made me wish there will be other varietals selected to be part of this effort. I give it 5 stars. That's very rare for me (after 54 years of tasting wine)"

— Greg D. (5/5)

great wine!

"This is the white go to wine for every occasion! Perfect with food or just to have a glass by itself. Clean, not overpowering and a great aftertaste."

— Lorraine E. (5/5)

What a winner

"We opened our bottle last night. Before the bottle was empty we ordered a full case! It was great going from chilled to room temp. Smooth and rounded. (Case is being delivered tomorrow. Yeah!)"

— Michael W. (5/5)

Excellent value!

"The DeNegoce core collection Chardonnay is an excellent value. Crisp and satisfying and great with chicken dishes."

— Dan S. (5/5)

buttery

"tastes like a $30. 00 chardonnay"

— michael m. (5/5)

A contender

"Not a favorite Ordered this to try and the Arroyo Seco is much more my favorite"

— Michael W. (4/5)

Very good

"Full body, nice finish"

— Brian M. (4/5)

Great Value plus great taste

"Ripe peach, melon, citrus, vanilla, This wine pairs well with seafood (scallops), roasted chicken, creamy dishes, and soft cheeses"

— James S. (5/5)

Above average Chard

"Great for the price"

— Charlie B. (3/5)

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