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2006 Soaring Aces California Chardonnay

2006 Soaring Aces California Chardonnay

Grapes from several prominent California growing regions were sourced to make this cuvee, which offers notes of ripe apple, citrus, melon, vanilla and toasty oak.

Varietal: Chardonnay Vintage: 2006
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About Chardonnay

Relatively easy to grow in a variety of locations. Consistently produces some of the world's great white wines. Complex, full, rich and fruity with soft edges and moderate acidity. Offers rich and intense fruit flavors of apple, fig, melon, pear, peach, pineapple, along with creamy yeast spice, honey, butter and hazelnut flavors.

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4.0/ 5.0

143 Reviews

    good bouquet, full flavored, buttery yet clean finish

    8/23/2007 ROBERT GAST
    • Rater Rank 5,994
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    I like this one but preferred the Cabernet over it.

    8/23/2007 KAREN EDGINGTON
    • Rater Rank 4,355
    • Number of Ratings 6
    • Average 4

    Very nice, fresh taste. Cool and refreshing.

    8/23/2007 RICHARD BARNETT
    • Rater Rank 6,322
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    TOO SWEET FOR ME

    8/23/2007 LINDA PITTS
    • Rater Rank 5,993
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    very enjoyable and tasty, liked it very much

    8/23/2007 MARY SMITH
    • Rater Rank 4,591
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 4

    one of the worst chardonnay's i've ever had. color was yellow, taste sour.

    8/23/2007 DAVID TUTTLE
    • Rater Rank 6,320
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 1

    The wine was a little sour for me. I prefer a little more dry and mellow.

    8/23/2007 CORRI GIBSON
    • Rater Rank 5,630
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 3

    A little acidic.

    8/23/2007 LUCY GREGER
    • Rater Rank 4,698
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    A mediocre chardonnay

    8/23/2007 LISA SHAFRAN
    • Rater Rank 3,204
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 4

    Smooth and light.

    8/24/2007 LINDA THIELEN
    • Rater Rank 5,986
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    I like the fruitiness and the low level of oak.

    8/24/2007 MARYANN MEVERS
    • Rater Rank 3,342
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 4

    This is the first wine I have recived from the club that I have not liked. It had no fruit, no body and a sour taste.

    8/24/2007 KAREN WOOD
    • Rater Rank 5,129
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 3

    this wine was ok, i did receive a silver pony wine that was not good at all and i would request it be replaced. thank you, laurie a takes

    8/24/2007 LAURIE TAKES
    • Rater Rank 6,311
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 3

    I have not opened this one yet, but I rate my last re-order (Silver Pony Sauvignon Blanc) the highest for a light summer wine. S.D.

    8/24/2007 SUE DAVIS
    • Rater Rank 6,307
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    my account was charged for wine but as of yet I have not received any wine shipment

    8/24/2007 Rose Ann Gomez
    • Rater Rank 6,313
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 1

    I am not always a fan of Chardonnay, but this one was very good. Light and fruity. Great on a hot summer day.

    8/24/2007 GENEA BATEMAN
    • Rater Rank 5,987
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    Had a little bite to it but very nice flavors!

    8/26/2007 DEBRA HUNTLEY
    • Rater Rank 1,872
    • Number of Ratings 13
    • Average 3

    would not buy, to dry and watery tasting

    8/26/2007 JUDII THOMPSON
    • Rater Rank 5,970
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 2

    Dissappointing

    8/27/2007 KRISTEN MOGILNICKI
    • Rater Rank 4,753
    • Number of Ratings 5
    • Average 3

    Very good for a chardonnay

    8/27/2007 KRISTEN MOGILNICKI
    • Rater Rank 4,753
    • Number of Ratings 5
    • Average 3

    Chardonnay is not really one of my favorites, but this was an acceptable choice.

    8/27/2007 DONALD SPRINGER
    • Rater Rank 3,047
    • Number of Ratings 6
    • Average 3

    Fabulous! I'm not usually a huge Chardonnay fan, but this is great. It is smooth and just a pleasure to serve and drink.

    8/28/2007 Deborah Evert-Frasieur
    • Rater Rank 5,952
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    exceptional

    8/28/2007 Robert Yacconi
    • Rater Rank 5,954
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    one of the smoothest and pleasant "whites" i have the occaision to sample. the kick is there but the pleasant fruitiness overrides anything that would bring pause.

    8/28/2007 Charles Hufamn
    • Rater Rank 1
    • Number of Ratings 189
    • Average 4

    Very sweet for a Chardonnay.

    8/30/2007 Angie Kohl
    • Rater Rank 6,276
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 2

    I'm not a big Chardonnay fan; therefore, it may be better to those who enjoy this type of wine.

    8/30/2007 CHERYL BATOON
    • Rater Rank 5,920
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    Chardonnay is not usually one of my favorite wines, but this is a smooth one which I enjoyed.

    8/30/2007 BARBARA FREDRICKSEN
    • Rater Rank 6,270
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    Absolutely delicious. Truly full bodied.

    8/30/2007 Florence Johnson
    • Rater Rank 6,277
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    Awesome! Went great with seafood. Crisp fresh taste.

    8/30/2007 francis shimek
    • Rater Rank 5,924
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Very disapointed in quality, expected better. With added cost of shipping it's a poor value.

    8/30/2007 DAN PEARSON
    • Rater Rank 5,919
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 1

    Really easy drink, a great pairing with fish or pasta - I liked this one though the label made me think I wouldn't.

    8/30/2007 Clinton Jones
    • Number of Ratings 1

    SMOOTH, VERY ENJOYABLE

    8/31/2007 CECILIA MARSHALL
    • Rater Rank 4,807
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Was not oaky.. too dry and crisp

    8/31/2007 Rebecca Duryea
    • Rater Rank 6,243
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 2

    very nice, crisp flavor

    8/31/2007 Susan McKellar
    • Rater Rank 5,907
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    very nice

    8/31/2007 CONNIE STEINHOUSE
    • Rater Rank 3,860
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 3

    Good, shared w/ a friend.

    8/31/2007 Carolyn Pittenger
    • Rater Rank 4,706
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    I am very pickly about whites;this one was too light and bland.

    9/02/2007 BILLIE GATES
    • Rater Rank 5,895
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 2

    Awesome! Too bad it's sold out - if your find some, count me in!

    9/02/2007 RONALD MOXON
    • Rater Rank 5,867
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Crisp taste, hint of apple or cucumber

    9/04/2007 KELLEYE VINCI
    • Rater Rank 5,875
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    Very smooth, full flavored but not over bearing. excellent after taste

    9/05/2007 JAMES JEFFERY
    • Rater Rank 6,208
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    I liked the initial taste, definitely a very good scent and note of crisp apples and pears. However, I didn't care for the lingering finish. It was more of a sweet, syrup-y finish and I prefer a clean, crisp Chardonnay.

    9/05/2007 HEATHER THOMPSON
    • Rater Rank 6,211
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 3

    Very light, very smooth with lovely fruit flavors. Refreshing and easy to drink.

    9/06/2007 JOSEPH CARBONETTA
    • Rater Rank 5,856
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    The wine was good.Don't like Chardonnay but I liked this one.

    9/11/2007 BONITA PARTIDA
    • Rater Rank 3,717
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    I'm not a big Chardonnay fan, but there was a crisp, lightness to this one I liked.

    9/12/2007 JESSICA JACOBS
    • Rater Rank 6,150
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    Very drinkable

    9/15/2007 Frank Haar
    • Rater Rank 6,140
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    I don't really care for Chardonnay's. Please don't send any more. However, this one was subtile and sweet. for a chardonnay, I liked it.

    9/17/2007 Crystal Foster
    • Rater Rank 6,132
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    the white, soaring aces chardonnay, i did not much care for. the red,2005BKA red table wine was quite delicous.

    10/02/2007 nancy kiesow
    • Rater Rank 6,052
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    Tasted okay but was nothing special

    10/09/2007 Carrie Town
    • Rater Rank 4,799
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 3

    One of the better Chardonnays I have had in a while. Very smooth.

    10/12/2007 Jim La Loggia
    • Number of Ratings 1

    It is a delightful wine. Fruity, not too dry. Had a beautiful bouquet.

    10/26/2007 Kathy Eckert
    • Number of Ratings 1

    It is a delightful wine. Fruity, not too dry. Had a beautiful bouquet.

    10/26/2007 Kathy Eckert
    • Rater Rank 5,079
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 3

    woody, delightful after taste, quite enjoyable.

    10/27/2007 Ron Moxon
    • Number of Ratings 1

    This wine had ripe apples,and grassy finish lingering on the pallate, an absolute delight

    11/06/2007 Jim Rhodes
    • Rater Rank 4,024
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 3

    Very Good with chicken Dishes

    11/13/2007 Gloria Read
    • Rater Rank 780
    • Number of Ratings 18
    • Average 4

    I enjoyed this bottle of wine. The flavors are just right.

    1/18/2008 Jean Shelaud
    • Rater Rank 5,218
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    good wine.

    2/06/2008 Ray Olendzenski
    • Rater Rank 5,036
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 3

    I particulary liked the article on cedarburg as I lived there.

    2/26/2008 Laurie Henriksen
    • Rater Rank 3,537
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 4

    Too sweet for our taste.

    3/07/2008 Steph
    • Rater Rank 2,689
    • Number of Ratings 5
    • Average 3

    This wine was totally awesome - the best white I've ever had. We enjoyed it with a meal of steelhead trout, baked potato and asparagus.

    3/31/2008 Shirley Kmett
    • Rater Rank 5
    • Number of Ratings 83
    • Average 4

    It was a hit with my guests.

    4/07/2008 Beverly Johnson
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Very tasty! I don't care much for chardonnay, but this one is quite good.

    6/13/2008 Claudia Okresz
    • Rater Rank 3,141
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 3

    Could distinguish the apple flavor right away.

    6/13/2008 Evelyn Larson
    • Rater Rank 3,143
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 4

    Very Refreshing and enjoyed

    6/16/2008 Lindsey Coutu
    • Rater Rank 3,850
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    Very Mild, Refreshing

    6/18/2008 Anastasia Dahir
    • Rater Rank 2,613
    • Number of Ratings 5
    • Average 4

    Didn't care for it

    6/19/2008 Blanche P. Johnson
    • Rater Rank 1,836
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 4

    The stella wine was ok but alittle too sweet for me.

    10/24/2008 sharon pierce
    • Rater Rank 2,688
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4
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