Chardonnay Sierra Mar
2015
91 points, Wine Spectator
"A zesty, fresh and vibrant style, capturing citrus, green apple, pear and honeydew notes, shaded by light toasty oak. The flavors build on each other. Drink now through 2020." — James Laube
The 2015 Red Stitch Sierra Mar Chardonnay welcomes a warm evening with an elegant aroma of ripe, crisp pear, and fresh sea air. This medium bodied chardonnay offers a nod to the warm summer air found in the Santa Lucia Highlands while maintaining a beautiful acidity thanks to the cool afternoon breezes and evening fog. A light touch of French oak imparted during barrel fermentation rounds out this delightful wine. Pairings include aged cheeses, fresh caught fish and seafood pasta.
2014
92 points, Wine Enthusiast
"Warm aromas of lightly buttered apples, lemon cream croissant, yellow cake and dainty caramel invite the nose into this bottling by retired pro baseball players Dave Roberts (today manager of the L.A. Dodgers) and Rich Aurilia. The palate is creamy and buttery, but judiciously so, with custard flavors framed by a bright lemony acidity and finishing on vanilla bean." — Matt Kettmann
91 points, Wine Spectator
"Slowly builds depth and momentum, moving from baked apple notes to touches of creamy oak, anise, fig and piecrust. Most impressive on the finish, where the flavors gain depth and nuance." — James Laube
2013
92 points, Wine Enthusiast
"Inviting aromas of buttercream, vanilla bean and lemon custard-laced pastries draw the nose into this wine, made by three families. Two members of the group, Rich Aurilia and Dave Roberts, are former pro baseball players. It's very balanced on the palate, with white peach, honey and citrus, and a judicious amount of butter on the edges." — Matt Kettmann
92 points, Wine Spectator
"This is notable for the creamy, supple texture and purity of fruit, with tiers of ripe fig, pear, melon, apricot and light toasty oak folding together on the finish, where the flavors linger. Drink now." — James Laube
This 2013 Red Stitch Sierra Mar Chardonnay is a beautiful chardonnay that is gold and straw in color with aromas of melon and Meyer lemon. Its medium body coats the tongue with subtle hints of vanilla pudding and undercurrents of crisp green apple and lime. Its mouth-watering acidity, and long finish, complete this standout wine.
