| Rating | 88 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Sonoma Coast Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14% |
| Price | $35.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2018-07-30 |
Perfect For
Dinner With The Parents, Host/Hostess Gifting, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay
Michael Mondavi Family ‘Emblem’ Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2016 Review
The Mondavi family are arguably the most famous winemaking family in California. This heady Chardonnay has aromas of apple galette and spices. The flavors are both fresh and savory, with well integrated oak. The mouthfeel is a little buttery but savory. It's a rich and balanced Chardonnay, a little like a white Burgundy that’s been hitting the free weights at the gym. The buttery notes will appeal to fans of lush-style Chardonnay, and the balanced, savory qualities will appeal to fans of nuanced wines.
As of 2024, VinePair no longer participates in any affiliate programs. All links included in our content are as a convenience to our readers, not for earning commission — we receive no monetary value from them. Learn more about our tastings & review department here!
Related Reads
Learn About Chardonnay
Related Chardonnay Reviews
Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars Chardonnay 2020:
The Finger Lakes is a cool-climate region known for wines that thrive in these conditions like Riesling and Saperavi. Chardonnay is a grape ...
Forlorn Hope Petite Voile Chardonnay 2018:
Petit Voile means small veil, and this name is a nod to how this wine was made. In 2019, Vigneron Matthew Rorick and winemaker Mara Ambrose ...
Sarah's Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2020:
Marilyn “Sarah” Otteman plunged Chardonnay vines into seven acres she bought in 1977. Within the year she had a winery that gained ...
Louis Jadot Mâcon-Villages 2022:
Louis Jadot was and is among the most respected negociants in France. He and his company helped put affordable Burgundy on American ...
Featured Chardonnay Articles
This Cult Oregon Winery Just Moved to… Philadelphia?:
Philadelphia might seem like an odd choice for Oregon-founded Pray Tell's future, but the winery's big move east isn't so random after all.
The 50 Best Wines of 2023:
Read VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 wines of 2023 now! These are 50 of the best wines you can buy. See them all now!
The 30 Best White Wines for 2024:
Among a sea of white wines tasted at VinePair this past year, these are 30 of the best to fill your glasses with in 2024.
The Definitive Guide to Pairing Christmas Cookies With Wine:
Enjoying wine with your favorite holiday bakes offers a chance to delve into the out-of-fashion, yet still fabulous, world of dessert wines.
