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: 4.6545453 / 5 from 55 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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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

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)

Great for every day

"This wine surprised me It packs a lot of punch for the price and is a great every day go to. I even recommended it to my customers."

— Marc C. (5/5)

Reliable Chardonnay

"This is a great Chardonnay to keep on hand for the summer. Glad that it is always available to order"

— Jeff S. (5/5)

Core Chardonnay

"Don't usually like non oaked chards. But we love it this one. Clean and refreshing."

— Kurt N. (5/5)

Good, solid chard

"This is a good, solid chard. I'm only giving it 4 stars because I prefer a few of the other chards (that I would give 5 stars) that are only about $2 more. Excellent chard, though for a Tuesday or Wednesday evening."

— Brian N. (4/5)

Lacking

"Had high hopes for this one, but alas it wasn't worth the cost even at such a low price point."

— Derek R. (3/5)

Good

"Good for daily use to chill and relax"

— Rupal P. (4/5)

Best value core collection

"Great wine for the price."

— Brian R. (5/5)

Definitely a 90 point wine

"Notes of pear lemon grapefruit with a long finish! This one is a crowd pleasure. Will buy again"

— Don B. (5/5)

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