The Noria Chardonnay from the Sangiacomo Vineyard on the Sonoma Coast is generally considered an excellent, highly-rated wine with complex flavors and a mineral-driven finish. 

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The wine often presents aromas of Asian pear, white peach, citrus blossom, white pepper, apricot, lime, and golden apple, with some notes of cardamom, tarragon, basil, or butterscotch depending on the vintage. 

Palate: It is described as crisp yet weighty on the mid-palate, with vibrant citrus flavors, green apple, lemon curd, and sometimes tropical notes like pineapple. Some vintages also feature notes of honey, caramel, bay leaf, or pie spice. 

Finish: The wine typically has a mouthwatering, mineral-driven finish with lingering notes of lemon zest or saline. 

Critic Scores

Critics often rate this wine highly, with scores frequently in the "Excellent" (90-93 points) or "Superb" (94-97 points) ranges. 

Community reviews also rate it well, with an average of around 3.9 out of 5 stars. 

Pairing Suggestions

The winemaker, Nori Nakamura, makes these wines specifically to pair with Japanese cuisine. 

It has been successfully paired with dishes like yakisoba. 

The wine is also suggested to pair well with mushrooms.