Rombauer Chardonnay is the legendary rich California white from Carneros, poured by the bottle at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Rombauer Vineyards built its reputation on this generous, creamy style of Chardonnay. We list it for the crowd it never fails to please — bright fruit wrapped in a lush, buttery mid-palate.

About the Winery

Rombauer Vineyards is a family-owned California producer best known for a Chardonnay that has become a benchmark for the rich, opulent New World style. The fruit is sustainably grown, and the winery’s approach centers on full-bodied, approachable wines with broad appeal.

Region & Grape

Carneros straddles the southern edges of Napa and Sonoma, where cooling breezes and fog off San Pablo Bay make it a prime spot for Chardonnay. The grapes ripen fully while keeping freshness. Fermentation and aging in a combination of French and American oak builds the wine’s signature creamy texture and vanilla-tinged richness.

Tasting Notes

The 2024 leads with bright orchard and tropical fruit, then unfolds into a creamy, buttery mid-palate marked by vanilla and a lush, rounded weight. The French and American oak adds spice and depth, while the wine stays generous and easy to love through a long, satisfying finish.

What to Pair It With

Its richness suits buttery, savory dishes. Pair it with our Wild Alaskan Halibut, the Seafood Risotto, or the Roasted Lemon Chicken. Explore more on the full dine-in menu.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay is offered by the bottle at Grappa for $135.

FAQ

Where is Rombauer Chardonnay from?

This bottling comes from Carneros in California, a cool-climate region spanning southern Napa and Sonoma that is well suited to Chardonnay.

What does Rombauer Chardonnay taste like?

It offers bright fruit with a creamy, buttery, vanilla-laced mid-palate and a lush, rounded texture from French and American oak.

Is Rombauer Chardonnay rich or crisp?

It is on the rich, full-bodied side — a dry but opulent, creamy Chardonnay that is famous for its lush, buttery style.

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