Reviews & Ratings

2023 Carol Shelton Chardonnay "Wild Thing"

Winery: Carol Shelton

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Wild Thing"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 78% Chardonnay & 22% Viognier

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma County

State or country: CA

Price: $24

Cases produced: 754

KWG Score: 90.7 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91.5)

Review date: August 12, 2025

Wine Review: This clear and straw-colored Chardonnay from Carol Shelton opens with a chamomile tea bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is impressively balanced, very smooth, and polished. The flavor profile is lemon tea and Anjou pear blend with notes of stone dust. We also detected hints of mango and a dash of white pepper. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity fade away nicely. We would pair this versatile Chard with a poached cod in coconut milk with dill and lemon. Enjoy - Ken & Dave

Winemaker Notes: Tropical fruits like pineapple and a bit of guava, green apple, oak spice. Soft creamy mouthfeel, punctuated by bright acidity and a crisp finish. Walks the line between pure stainless steel fermented, leaner Chardonnay and the fat, buttery barrel-fermented style. Very food compatible with chicken, pork, or fish!

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