Tasting Wente Chardonnays with Carolyn Wente
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California
Tasted Thursday, November 29, 2012 by rjonwine@gmail.com with 193 views
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California
Tasted Thursday, November 29, 2012 by rjonwine@gmail.com with 193 views
2011 Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Eric's 91 Points
USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Livermore Valley
Light lemon yellow color; bright, ripe lemon, tart pineapple nose; tasty, bright, creamy textured, tart lemon, mineral palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish 91+ points (100% Wente clone, stainless steel fermentation; aged sur lie for 4-5 mos)
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2011 Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Morning Fog Livermore Valley 91 Points
USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Livermore Valley
Light lemon yellow color; aromatic, vanila, ripe pear, nutmeg nose; tasty, creamy textured, nutmeg, hazelnut, ripe lemon palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish 91+ points (50% barrel fermented, 50% stainless steel; 7 mos sur lie; a very food friendly California Chardonnay)
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2010 Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Heritage Block Riva Ranch 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Arroyo Seco
Light lemon yellow color; ripe pineapple, apple nose; creamy textured, pineapple, baked apple, light cinnamon palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish (90% barrel fermented)
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2010 Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Nth Degree 92 Points
USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Livermore Valley
Bright light yellow color; appealing, white jasmine, tart pear nose; creamy textured, tart pear, white jasmine, lime cream palate with near medium acidity; medium-plus finish (100% barrel fermented, 7-8 mos in oak; best Chardonnay block)
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