A 3 Bottle Set
2011 Varner Chardonnay
Bee Block
Amphitheater Block
Home Block

The 2011 Chardonnay Bee Block has the structure and power of the Home, but shows a restraint in its fruit that is closer to the Amphitheater. In 2011, the Bee convinces for its overall balance, precision and sheer pedigree. This is another wine that will require 6-12 months in bottle, if not a little more than that. A recent bottle of the 2010 was stellar, and more than lived up to my praise from last year. All the best elements of the Varner house style come together here. (7/ 2013)

95 points Antonio Galloni

Very few bottles of this terroir driven Chardonnay make it to Colorado.  These wines drink well on release but will also age well.  The grapes come from 24 year old vines that have been dry farmed and worked by hand. No insecticides were used in the process.  Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in 25% new French Barrels.

On the subject of Varner's Chardonnays:In the August of the 2011 edition of the Wine Advocate Antonio Galloni wrote:  "They are fairly large-scaled wines that at the same time retain considerable minerality and structure in a style that is distinctive of the Santa Cruz Mountains, but that stands apart from the lusher, oakier style of wine many people associate as typical of California Chardonnay... Readers should do whatever they can to taste these majestic Chardonnays."

We are offering the 2011 Varner release as a set of 3 for $149.99 ..Case discounts do not apply with this offer.  One three pack per customer.

"Bee Block"
"Home Block"
"Amphitheater Block"

Please call for details 970-257-1557 ask for Jerry