White Wine from Central Coast

Vinous, 93 points: Mindego Ridge's 2015 Chardonnay is especially rich and opulent in this vintage. Apricot, peach, brioche, orange confit, tropical fruit and butter are all pushed forward. Exotic, bold and racy to the core, the Chardonnay...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: The 2017 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills was aged 12 months in used, 500-liter barrels and another six months in tank. It's youthfully shy on the nose, slowly giving up notions of saline, crushed shell, Greek yogurt and orange...

Vinous, 94 points: The 2016 Chardonnay Golden Slope shows the more potent, rich side of the Sta. Rita Hills. Candied orange peel, mint, hazelnut, vanilla and tropical overtones give the wine breadth. The Golden Slope is the most overt and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 points: The 2017 Estate Chardonnay opens with notes of crushed shell, slivered almond and toast, giving way to Golden Delicious apple, apricot and white peach with hints of spring honey and white blossoms. It's medium-bodied with...

Vinous, 94 points: The 2014 Chardonnay Old Guard is the most relaxed and open of these wines. Orchard fruit and sweet floral notes are front and center, but it is the wine's crystalline purity and overall finesse that stand out most. In...

Vinous, 93 points: Lemon confit and a host of floral overtones give the 2015 Chardonnay Ellen Lane Estate quite a bit of freshness to balance the natural richness of the year. In this vintage, the Ellen Lane is a bit more voluptuous than it...

Vinous, 94 points: The 2013 Chardonnay Vanguard is absolutely gorgeous. Candied lemon peel, butter, pastry, mint and spice open up first, followed by a slight tropical note that adds nuance, texture and oiliness. The 90% new French oak...

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: The nose on this bottling blends savory depth with floral lightness, combining sandalwood, seared Meyer lemon peels, butterscotch, hot sandstone and flashes of honeysuckle on the nose. Sea salt and nectarine lead toward...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: The 2017 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict slowly blossoms with aromas of baker's yeast, Bosc pear, Greek yogurt, crushed stone and orange blossom with pie crust, warm apples, white peach plus notes of mushroom and hay. Light...

Vinous, 93 points: The 2017 Chardonnay Gnesa Vineyard is super-expressive and inviting. Tangerine, yellow orchard fruit, dried herbs and light tropical notes infuse the 2017 with notable character and breed. Creamy and textured, with tons...

Vinous, 92 points: The 2018 Chardonnay Inox is a big wine with real density and tons of fruit. Tropical notes, yellow orchard fruit and white flowers all meld together in a rich Chardonnay that shows notable intensity, especially...