- Last updated on March 12, 2023
Welcome! This is our Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay review.
Rombauer Vineyards is a family-owned winery located in the Napa Valley region of California.
They are known for producing rich and full-bodied Chardonnays, and their 2019 vintage is no exception.
This wine is made from a blend of grapes sourced from several vineyards in the Carneros region, and it is aged for nine months in French oak barrels.
Find below our Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay Review
- Brand: Rombauer Vineyards
- Grape Varietal: Chardonnay
- Region: United States, Los Carneros
- Tasting Notes: Ripe Peach & Pear fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Chardonnay / 45-50 °F (7-10 °C) / Don’t decant
- Store: Up to 2-4 Years
- Price Range: ~$40
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay review: What's its color?
Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay has a beautiful golden color with a slight greenish hue.
When swirled, it creates long and viscous legs, indicating its high alcohol content and full body.
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Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay taste like?
Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay is entirely made from Chardonnay grapes and aged 9 months in American and French oak barrels (30% new).
On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet of aromas.
The initial notes are of ripe tropical fruit, such as pineapple and mango, followed by vanilla and toasted oak.
As the wine opens up, it reveals subtle aromas of honey and lemon zest.
On the palate, it is full-bodied and luscious, with a creamy texture and a long finish.
The flavors are intense and persistent, with ripe peach and pear notes dominating, followed by hints of caramel and vanilla.
The wine has a balanced acidity that keeps the wine fresh and lively.
Is Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay wine is a dry wine.
A dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay review: Which food pairs well with it?
Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay pairs well with a range of dishes, including seafood, chicken, and pork.
It is also an excellent match for vegetarian and vegan dishes, such as roasted vegetables and quinoa salad.
The wine pairs well with creamy and cheesy dishes, such as pasta alfredo or risotto.
Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay review: What's its alcohol content?
Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay wine’s alcohol content is 14.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
Since this is an off-dry wine it will have a bit more than 4 calories per grams.
What is Rombauer Vineyards?
Here is an extract from the Rombauer Vineyards website:
“We value the land on which we harvest and believe that careful management of our vineyards is crucial to crafting wines of the highest quality and character.”
Conclusion
Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay is a beautiful expression of California winemaking.
It offers a complex bouquet of aromas and flavors that are perfectly balanced and harmonious.
This wine is a perfect example of the richness and depth that can be achieved with the Chardonnay grape.
If you are a fan of full-bodied, luscious Chardonnays, then this wine is a must-try.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
