Central Coast

California is one of the New World's truly great wine producing countries, and within the state, there are few regions quite as enduringly popular or successful as Santa Barbara. Santa...

Aromas of green apple, buttery pie-crust, white flowers, fig and lime zest. Full-body with excellent balance on the palate, finishing with just enough structure.\n \n Producer Information\n A former Wells...

Chardonnay from the central coast of california is generally regarded as some of the highest quality in the country. The fruit sources for this wine stretch from monterey county to...

Green apple and honeysuckle aromas are closely followed by pretty stone fruit, white peach and apricot, with just the right touch of soft, toasty vanilla. Medium-bodied entry spreads out on...

Briny aromas of lemon peel and crisp apple show on the inviting nose of this bottling. There's a firm grip to the palate, where grapefruit peel and apple flesh flavors...

This Chardonnay is a graceful, beautifully complex reflection of California's rugged coast. Aromas and layers of green apples and white peach mingle with notes of toast and lemon zest. A...

Aged in 30% French Oak to enhance delicious notes of apple, apricot, and butterscotch and scents of white flower and yellow apple. Folly of the Beast Chardonnay is the product...

There’s a vibrant sense of crisp Asian pear flesh, citrus blossom and light mint on the nose of this very affordable bottling. The palate is tightly wound with melon rind,...

Aromas of lemon meringue, nectarine, and a nuance of lightly toasted marshmallow led to a lemon curd, slightly toasted caramelized nectarine, nuance of fresh ground cloves and cinnamon.\n \n Producer...

Lemon, peach, marshmallow and singed lime aromas show on the nose of this bottling. There's a steely minerality to the palate, where lime-skin and grapefruit-peel flavors give an acidic edge...

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On the soft and sweet side, with the flavor of extremely ripe white peaches drizzled with vanilla, caramel and buttercream. What this New World Chard lacks in complexity it makes...

Luscious notes of butter and juicy, ripe stone fruit are prominent on the nose and palate, and are balanced with bright acidity and indulgent flavors of butterscotch and vanilla. This...

Baked apple and pineapple make for a ripe nose on this bottling. The palate is very full and broad, with roasted apple, seared pineapple and buttery oak flavors.\n Producer Information\n...

Pale golden color. Aromas of lemon curd and honey, pineapple and ripe pear. Soft and balanced texture, with a slight hint of toasty oak that balances the palate and persists...

Honeysuckle, light honey and cold steel aromas make for a clean and light nose on this appellation blend. Sharp lime-peel, citrus and nectarine flavors show on the sip, with a...

Pale sunny yellow in color and flavor. Lemon zest and green apple mix with pineapple and a toasty, custardy grace note. Hints of flint and wet rock add to the...

This wine features scents of creamy citrus and a distinct minerality that evokes wet granite encountered on a hike. Silver is round and layered on the palate, with vibrant acidity...

This wine features scents of creamy citrus and a distinct minerality that evokes wet granite encountered on a hike. Silver is round and layered on the palate, with vibrant acidity...

Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2022 is a beautifully crafted wine that is the perfect embodiment of coastal California's ideal growing conditions. On the nose, Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2022 delights...

Fresh, clean and lively aromas of lemongrass, jicama and wet rocks show on the nose of this bottling. Ash and chalk flavors are evident on the palate, with rounded nectarine...

All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to...

Just like with photographs, these wines were developed by our winemaker to capture the distinct moment and place where each of these specially crafted wines were sourced. The Photograph Chardonnay...

Ryder Estate wines are crafted from sustainably farmed estate vineyards on California’s golden Central Coast. The Central Coast is blessed with cool ocean air that blankets the vineyards in the...

The Sandhi Central Coast Chardonnay is the beating heart of their efforts in California. This is a wine crafted to show that even at an accessible price, when Chardonnay is...

Pretty aromas of citrus flowers and fruit. Notes of limes, lemons and toasty notes from oak. On the palate it will have good structure and plenty of restraint and balance...

An elegant Chardonnay with aromas of Meyer lemon zest, fresh cut melon and honeycomb. The nose is complemented by mandarin and a slight nuttiness in the focused mid-palate and the...

SeaGlass Chardonnay captures the cool-climate terroir of Central Coast at its best. Stone fruit aromas segue to flavors of green apple and zesty citrus on the palate, framed by a...

Boisterous aromas of coconut, honeysuckle and plumeria make for a clean and lively nose on this bottling. There's a Brie-rind and ashy quality to the sip, where lemon-glaze and light...

This is a rich, round and textured white, intense in body weight and oak. Flavors of lemon candy, peach and vanilla are complementary to each other and provide a hint...

The Treana Chardonnay is a beautiful lush white wine that displays aromatics of stone fruit and fresh honey that continue to the palate with bright flavors of Meyer lemon, fresh...

Medium bodied, with a round mid-palate and creamy texture. Vibrant flavors of apples, pears, and notes of sweet oak. Pair with grilled salmon, mahi-mahi, swordfish, or pork chops with caramelized...

Robert Mondavi Private Selection was launched in 1994 with Mondavi's vision of bringing the high-quality wines from California to every table in America. Since it's inception, the brand has fulfilled...

Notes of ripe pears, lemon zest, honeysuckle and pie crust. Full and creamy on the palate with round texture and an attractive stone fruit character. Lengthy finish.\n Producer Information\n Wente...

Shows lots of sophistication at a good price. Brimming with ripe peach and mango fruit, there's a richer streak of butter-sautéed banana, finishing with caramelized honey. The wine is quite...

Dry and crisp with creamy vanilla flavors accented with tropical fruits and pears, this is a straightforward wine for everyday enjoyment.\n \n Producer Information\n Wild Horse Winery is a Paso...

The aromas and flavors of this overall well-rounded Chardonnay with a smooth, glycerol-like texture to the palate combine fruit with earthier tones: lemon, yellow peach, dried grass, baby's breath, beeswax...