Wine Doctrine
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4 notes

2012

Bernardus Winery Chardonnay

Central Coast · Monterey County

"Not too bad" was the phrase we heard most of the night. Certainly some butter and oak on the attack, but some decent yellow citrus notes and some acid to add interest and hold it all together.…

Reviewed 19 January 2018
2014

Bernardus Winery Chardonnay Ingrid's Vineyard

Central Coast · Monterey County

Somewhat similar to my previous notes initially, but it turned goofy toward the end. Started out with a decent amount of body and verve. However, after a total of two hours of consumption, it became…

Reviewed 27 September 2017
2014

Bernardus Winery Chardonnay Ingrid's Vineyard

Central Coast · Monterey County

Same as my notes from 11/4/2016. Good Chardonnay with decent yellow citrus fruit, some green apple, and lemon curd. A little flinty and sharp on the back end, adding some frame, but distracting a…

Reviewed 27 May 2017
2014

Bernardus Winery Chardonnay Ingrid's Vineyard

Central Coast · Monterey County

A very well put together modern California Chardonnay. The round butterscotch, popcorn, and vanilla bean notes worked well with the core yellow citrus fruits. A hair less complex than the 2014…

Reviewed 4 November 2016