| Rating | 94 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Appellation |
Carneros (Napa) Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.6% |
| Price | $42.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-07-21 |
Perfect For
Backyard BBQs, Dinner Parties, Holiday Meals
Drink If You Like
Albariño, Chardonnay , Greco Bianco
Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay 2024 Review
Koerner and Joan Rombauer single-handedly created the first American Chardonnay. Well, not the first bottle, but Rombauer was the first to capture the heart of an entire drinking culture. In the ’90s, they began making their famous Chardonnay from Carneros fruit, and to this day, that cool climate defines this wine and balances out that famously opulent, buttery profile. The wine is calm, with oak spice, vanilla, toasted almonds, and yellow apples. The palate is rich at 14.6 percent ABV, but the cooling breezes of Carneros roll through and introduce a bright acidity that holds it all up.
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