This is a very different chardonnay. While this wine is impressive in it's flavor profile, it isn't that friendly to me. There is significant sulfur, briny minerality and racy acidity. This is for acid heads.
Apricot, high minerality, slightly tart, slight caramel on the finish. Overall, this does drink like an older chardonnay, with good complexity. Unfortunately, the sharp vanilla stands out a little too much, and seems out of place as this wine is not that rich. Nonetheless, this was fun to drink and interesting in the complex flavors/aromas.
Balanced nose of earth and minerality. I'm surprised this youngster is drinking so well already, although it is clearly well-fruited. It would be cool to try this in 3-5 years.
The palate is kind of musty, slightly stewed fruit, touch of anise, a bit madirized, interesting, curious, tastes old. That's what I wrote, but I also scored it 92, so I must have meant that in a good way. :)
NV Vazart-Coquart Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut 89 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Just slightly oxidative with citrus and acid.
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NV Marc Hébrart Champagne Premier Cru Brut Rosé 93 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
This champagne is a head-turner, especially considering the price and it's NV moniker. Floral, strawberry, minerals, bread dough.
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2015 Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
There is good acidity to this and slight oak. Overall, it is relatively elegant for California. Towards that end, the palate is slightly thin.
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2014 Arnot-Roberts Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
This is a very different chardonnay. While this wine is impressive in it's flavor profile, it isn't that friendly to me. There is significant sulfur, briny minerality and racy acidity. This is for acid heads.
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2011 Domaine Serene Chardonnay Evenstad Reserve 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Apricot, high minerality, slightly tart, slight caramel on the finish. Overall, this does drink like an older chardonnay, with good complexity. Unfortunately, the sharp vanilla stands out a little too much, and seems out of place as this wine is not that rich. Nonetheless, this was fun to drink and interesting in the complex flavors/aromas.
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