87 Points This lightly ripe wine shows slight reduction on the nose, which presents as toasted oak and salty brine. It’s fresher on the palate, recalling green apple and melon. VB 7/1/17
@pmarin I probably would have sat on the wine if I thought it would have improved, but it isn’t the normal personal pick of wine I would have considered. I cellar much of what I get, when possible.
Thanks to a wonderful growing season which provided perfectly ripened grapes, Napa Valley native and winemaker Tony Coltrin was able to craft an expressive, approachable and fruit forward Chardonnay. Having undergone alcoholic and malolactic fermentation simultaneously in barrel and spending 9 months sur lie aging in 33% new French oak, our 2015 Los Carneros Chardonnay showcases balanced fruit, lingering acidity and rich flavors and aromas of caramelized white pear, fresh fuji and golden delicious apple, apple blossoms and torched crème brûlée.
Pairing Suggestions:
Soft goat or cows milk cheeses
White fish, such as halibut, black cod, or tilapia
Chicken dishes with creamy sauces
Light pastas with cream or butter sauces
Caribbean dishes with tropical fruit flavors
Vintage
Despite receiving close to 75% of normal rainfall, the warmer and dryer than usual winter season, resulted in an early bud break that coupled with a cool spring and long flowering period resulted in an uneven fruit set. Temperatures through the first half of the growing season were even and warm, giving way to repeated heat surges in the final ripening weeks that pushed the harvest ahead by 2 weeks. This weather pattern resulted in smaller than usual clusters and a lighter than usual crop of beautiful rich character.
Our Oberon Chardonnay grapes are sourced from vineyards located within the sub-appellation of Los Carneros. Highly influenced by the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay, Los Carneros provides the perfect combination of summer fog, warm days, cool nights and a long growing season which make it an ideal location for growing our Chardonnay grapes.
Winery: Oberon Wines
Winemaker Tony Coltrin was born in St. Helena and is a lifelong Napa Valley resident. Having grown up in Napa Valley and worked in the wine industry for over 40 years, Coltrin knows every corner of the valley and precisely which sub-zones excel at producing Bordeaux grapes of exceptional character.
Tony’s life-long relationships with grape growers throughout the Napa Valley are the key to Oberon’s quality. He is able to draw on those friendships to reliably obtain top quality fruit at a fair price year after year. For Oberon, Tony selects Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc grapes from Napa’s best winegrowing regions, including Rutherford, Oakville, Oak Knoll, Wooden Valley, and the Michael Mondavi Family’s Oso Vineyard at the northeastern end of Napa Valley.
By layering together structured hillside fruit, plush fruit from the alluvial valley floor and fruit sourced from diverse soils within the valley, Tony crafts quintessential Napa Valley wines: complex, flavorful wines with ample natural acidity. Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Napa Cabernet with deep, rich color and concentrated blackberry and cassis flavors. The Merlot shows textbook plum and black currant flavors and silky texture. The Sauvignon Blanc is partially fermented in barrel, adding body and texture to the vibrant green apple, kiwi, pear and melon fruit flavors.
The latest addition to the portfolio is Chardonnay from Los Carneros region. This Chardonnay is an expressive, approachable fruit-forward wine with notes of caramelized white pear, fresh Fuji and Golden Delicious apple, and torched crème brûlée.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2015 Oberon Los Carneros Chardonnay - $20 = 16.66%
It sounds interesting and a bit unusual. Thanks for links to previous Rattage. I notice one mention that the small addition of Muscat is noticeable, which might not be a bad thing but I think uncommon. I think it will be fun to try. Went in for 1/2 case. Also a mention of a good QPR at that price, and now the price is better yet (of course there are limited options for retailing a white vintage after a couple of years, hence the attractive deal here today).
BTW if you click on the links to previous discussion, and then go to the top to get back to the product page, it will say ‘Sold Out’ and I thought “What?” but then I realize that was the 2018 offer page. Make sure you get back to “today’s!” offer to buy.
Following up, now that we are several bottles into our case…we really enjoyed this wine! I will admit that the first sip was an unexpected punch of fruity sweetness (probably the muscat) and made my whole mouth tingle. But after a few minutes in the glass, it smoothed out. Paired nicely with the typical chardonnay foods like seafood, chicken and creamy sauces. I would definitely buy again, especially at this price.
Also, this same wine was offered here on casemates July 2018. Must not have been a sellout
$40 cheaper on the case this time
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/oberon-los-carneros-chardonnay
@strongry
earlier LRR from strongry
@bunnymasseuse
earlier LRR from bunnymasseuse
My all time favorite beer…just sayn’
@ttboy23 And it’s almost time for it, no? Glad someone made Larry change the name.
@KitMarlot yes! We’ve already gone thru a case of it. Seems like it’s available earlier every year now…which is fine with me
From Wine Enthusiast:
87 Points This lightly ripe wine shows slight reduction on the nose, which presents as toasted oak and salty brine. It’s fresher on the palate, recalling green apple and melon. VB 7/1/17
https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oberon-2015-chardonnay-los-carneros/
fwiw
Sounds like a great summer wine at a good QPR - in for a case.
/giphy dogged-snooty-boar
@DebRVA good choice. this is a screaming deal!
@pmarin I probably would have sat on the wine if I thought it would have improved, but it isn’t the normal personal pick of wine I would have considered. I cellar much of what I get, when possible.
I am going to hold out for Titania.
Tasting Notes
Thanks to a wonderful growing season which provided perfectly ripened grapes, Napa Valley native and winemaker Tony Coltrin was able to craft an expressive, approachable and fruit forward Chardonnay. Having undergone alcoholic and malolactic fermentation simultaneously in barrel and spending 9 months sur lie aging in 33% new French oak, our 2015 Los Carneros Chardonnay showcases balanced fruit, lingering acidity and rich flavors and aromas of caramelized white pear, fresh fuji and golden delicious apple, apple blossoms and torched crème brûlée.
Pairing Suggestions:
Vintage
Despite receiving close to 75% of normal rainfall, the warmer and dryer than usual winter season, resulted in an early bud break that coupled with a cool spring and long flowering period resulted in an uneven fruit set. Temperatures through the first half of the growing season were even and warm, giving way to repeated heat surges in the final ripening weeks that pushed the harvest ahead by 2 weeks. This weather pattern resulted in smaller than usual clusters and a lighter than usual crop of beautiful rich character.
Our Oberon Chardonnay grapes are sourced from vineyards located within the sub-appellation of Los Carneros. Highly influenced by the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay, Los Carneros provides the perfect combination of summer fog, warm days, cool nights and a long growing season which make it an ideal location for growing our Chardonnay grapes.
Specifications
Price Comparison
$343.17/case at Wine.com (including shipping)
About The Winery
Winery: Oberon Wines
Winemaker Tony Coltrin was born in St. Helena and is a lifelong Napa Valley resident. Having grown up in Napa Valley and worked in the wine industry for over 40 years, Coltrin knows every corner of the valley and precisely which sub-zones excel at producing Bordeaux grapes of exceptional character.
Tony’s life-long relationships with grape growers throughout the Napa Valley are the key to Oberon’s quality. He is able to draw on those friendships to reliably obtain top quality fruit at a fair price year after year. For Oberon, Tony selects Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc grapes from Napa’s best winegrowing regions, including Rutherford, Oakville, Oak Knoll, Wooden Valley, and the Michael Mondavi Family’s Oso Vineyard at the northeastern end of Napa Valley.
By layering together structured hillside fruit, plush fruit from the alluvial valley floor and fruit sourced from diverse soils within the valley, Tony crafts quintessential Napa Valley wines: complex, flavorful wines with ample natural acidity. Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Napa Cabernet with deep, rich color and concentrated blackberry and cassis flavors. The Merlot shows textbook plum and black currant flavors and silky texture. The Sauvignon Blanc is partially fermented in barrel, adding body and texture to the vibrant green apple, kiwi, pear and melon fruit flavors.
The latest addition to the portfolio is Chardonnay from Los Carneros region. This Chardonnay is an expressive, approachable fruit-forward wine with notes of caramelized white pear, fresh Fuji and Golden Delicious apple, and torched crème brûlée.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, May 21st - Tuesday, May 26th
Oberon Los Carneros Chardonnay
6 bottles for $59.99 $10/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $99.99 $8.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2015 Oberon Los Carneros Chardonnay
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2015 Oberon Los Carneros Chardonnay - $20 = 16.66%
It sounds interesting and a bit unusual. Thanks for links to previous Rattage. I notice one mention that the small addition of Muscat is noticeable, which might not be a bad thing but I think uncommon. I think it will be fun to try. Went in for 1/2 case. Also a mention of a good QPR at that price, and now the price is better yet (of course there are limited options for retailing a white vintage after a couple of years, hence the attractive deal here today).
BTW if you click on the links to previous discussion, and then go to the top to get back to the product page, it will say ‘Sold Out’ and I thought “What?” but then I realize that was the 2018 offer page. Make sure you get back to “today’s!” offer to buy.
/giphy courageous-audible-pirate
The wife is excited to give this a try.
/giphy impossible-believable-finch
I think these will go down quick. In for a case!
Following up, now that we are several bottles into our case…we really enjoyed this wine! I will admit that the first sip was an unexpected punch of fruity sweetness (probably the muscat) and made my whole mouth tingle. But after a few minutes in the glass, it smoothed out. Paired nicely with the typical chardonnay foods like seafood, chicken and creamy sauces. I would definitely buy again, especially at this price.