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 a 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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