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Baron Herzog Chardonnay - $16.99

Wine Details

Price: $16.99
Producer: Baron Herzog
Region: Central Coast
Varietal: Chardonnay
Container Size: 750 ML
Flavors:
  • White Wine
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Product Description

  • This Chardonnay is crisp and refreshing, perfect for summer. Smooth textured yet lively on the palate, our Central Coast Chardonnay serves up a fine array of apple, pear and vanilla-like flavors. This wine is a blend of Central Coast and Russian River Chardonnay. The central coast fruit displays tropical fruit, citrus, and chamomile. The barrel fermented Russian River fruit contributes oak notes in the nose and mouth and body.
  • Philip Herzog began making wine in Slovakia for the Austro-Hungarian court more than a century ago. Philip's wines were so appreciated by Emperor Franz-Josef, that the emperor made Philip a baron. Baron Philip produces a line of premium yet moderately priced California varietals, kosher and non-kosher wines. The wines are made in the same basic manner however, the kosher wines require a Jewish, Sabbath-observant cellar crew. Under the supervision of head winemaker Joe Hurliman, Herzog Wine Cellars has created a center for high-end contemporary winemaking in a tradition that dates back nearly six centuries.

Expert Ratings

Ratings   Vintage Source Flavors
WineSpectator - 87 Details: Pretty apple blossom and honeysuckle notes are fragrant, giving this softly juicy wine some character, with ripe peach and tangerine flavors. Kosher. Drink now. 17,082 cases made. – 2005 WineSpectator apple, honeysuckle, peach, tangerine
Tastings - 87 Details: Pale golden color. Light aromas of lemon curd and cream. A silky entry leads to a fruity medium body of tangy citrus, creamy vanilla, and mild spice flavors. Finishes with a lingering lemon meringue and white pepper fade. 2005 Tastings citrus, lemon, pepper, spice, vanilla
Tastings - 87 Details: Emerald straw color. Baked pear and lemon aromas with a rubber eraser note. A round, silky entry leads to fruity sweet medium body of baked apple, pear, baking spices, and wildflower honey flavors. Finishes with a round, lemon spritzed apple and praline fade. A touch, too sweet but very pleasant and easy drinking. 2005 Tastings apple, honey, lemon, pear, spices
Tastings - 83 Details: Brilliant straw hue. Faint pear and apple aromas. A short burst of fruit leads to a clean finish with lemony fruit and tart acidity. Not bad, but rather simple 2002 Tastings
WineEnthusiast - 88 Details: Don't be confused by the kosher line of wines under a similar name. This is not kosher—what it is is good, nicely balanced Chardonnay, balancing ripe pear and peach fruit against lightly buttered toast to produce a really pleasing whole. 2001 WineEnthusiast peach, pear, toast
Tastings - 85 Details: Brilliant straw hue. Golden apples, lemon oil and citrus aromas. A medium-bodied palate leads to an elegant finish with plenty of tasty, bright fruit and lively acidity 2001 Tastings
Tastings - 83 Details: Brilliant straw hue. Apple and citrus aromas. A medium-bodied palate leads to a finish with modest depth of fruit and low acidity 2001 Tastings citrus, lemon
2000 WineSpectator
Tastings - 81 Details: Brilliant pale straw hue. Vanilla and citrus aromas follow through on a medium-bodied palate with lively citrus flavors and a short, clean finish 2000 Tastings oak, spicy
1999 WineSpectator pear
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Food Pairings

Category Pairing
Cheese Swiss, Brie, Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese
Poultry & Eggs Chicken or Turkey, Roast Turkey
Fruits & Nuts Citrus Fruits
Vegetables Caesar Salad
Fish or Shellfish Garlic Shrimp, Lobster Salad, Sea Bass
Sauces White Wine Sauce
Herbs & Spices Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Curry, Ginger, Nutmeg, Mace, Allspice, Rosemary, Saffron, Thyme

Wine Terms

Name Value
Central Coast (California) The wines made around San Jose and farther south toward Santa Barbara reflect the variety of climate. In cool Monterey County, the Pinot Noir and a variety of white grapes are producing wonderful wines. Farther south in St. Louis Obispo County, it’s warm enough for fat, juicy Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. The range of climates is so enormous that the wines cover the full gamut of flavors, from rich, raisiny Zinfandel to supple, ripe Pinot Noir, to elegant Chardonnays.
Chardonnay (shar dohn nay)—This noble grape’s reputation was established in France, particularly in the Burgundy region, and the highly prized Chardonnay wines from Chablis, Mâcon, Mersault, and Pouilly-Fuissé are imitated by winemakers around the world. Generally an oaked wine (whether from expensive oak barrels or a quick soak in oak chips), its fruity aromas and flavors range from apple in the cooler regions to tropical fruits such a pineapple in the warmer regions. It can also display subtle earthy aromas, such as mushroom or minerals. It has a medium to high acidity and is generally full-bodied. Classical Chardonnay wines are dry. Chardonnay is also an important grape in the Champagne district where it's picked before fully ripe and while it still has high acid and understated fruit flavors—the perfect combination for champagne. California has adopted this grape with a fervor and there are some 200 wineries producing Chardonnay wines in other parts of the United States. Chardonnay has also seen a tremendous planting surge in Australia, and new vineyards are being planted in Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Spain, and South Africa.
United States Wineries exist in all fifty states, but the most predominant (and best) wine comes from Northern California, Oregon, and Washington State, with New York gaining a foothold in the industry. American wines make up about 75% of all wine sales in the US. The appellation system uses the term AVA (American Viticultural Area) to determine where wines were produced, but grape varieties can be planted anywhere in the country. American wineries generally use varietal labeling, and government regulations require that the variety on the label must make up at least 75% of the blend (in Oregon it’s 90%). The words reserve, special selection, private reserve, classic, and so on have no legal definition in the US. Some wineries use these terms to indicate their better wines; others use the words as a marketing tool to move lower quality wines off the shelf.
California California produces the majority of wine made in the United States. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir dominate the wine production in California, but many other varietials thrive in the California climate. Many fine wines are produced in California using Mediterranean grapes.
California Chardonnay Chardonnay has emerged as the premier white wine in California. Originating from Burgundy, France, the Chardonnay grape has enabled vintners from the Golden State to produce opulent white wines with crisp, bold flavors. A well made Chardonnay can be enjoyed in a wide array of situations. California Chardonnays typically are dominated by buttery, creamy flavors.
Central Coast The Central Coast AVA is a large American Viticultural Area that spans from Santa Barbara County to the San Francisco Bay Area. With around 100,000 acres planted, Chardonnay accounts for more then half of the total plantings. Within this larger AVA are several smaller appellations that share the same cooling influence from the Pacific Ocean. These include Arroyo Grande Valley AVA Arroyo Seco AVA Carmel Valley AVA Chalone AVA Cienega Valley AVA Contra Costa County AVA Edna Valley AVA Hames Valley AVA Lime Kiln AVA Livermore Valley AVA Monterey AVA Monterey County AVA Pacheco Pass AVA Paicines AVA Paso Robles AVA San Antonio Valley AVA San Benito AVA San Bernabe AVA San Francisco Bay AVA San Lucas AVA San Luis Obispo County AVA San Ysidro District AVA Santa Barbara County AVA Santa Clara County AVA Santa Clara Valley AVA Santa Cruz County AVA Santa Lucia Highlands AVA Santa Maria Valley AVA Santa Ynez Valley AVA Sta. Rita Hills AVA York Mountain AVA

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