The Jug
Tasted Sunday, October 1, 2006 by jjclips2 with 587 views
Another Hans tasting.
It's hard to taste this after a few blockbuster Napa Cabs, but it was enjoyable and interesting to say the least.
The Keenans showed the best. Altogether a great tasting with a nice little ringer.
2005 White Oak Vineyards & Winery Sauvignon Blanc "25th Anniversary" 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Crisp nose of green apple and lemon zest with a hint of grass. The palate shows more citrus of grapefruit. Slightly herbal too on the finish. Lovely. Nice acidity and a bright finish that keeps ya going back for more. Enjoyed about a year later as well at the White Oak estate where we stayed.
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2004 White Oak Vineyards & Winery Chardonnay 85 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Not quite at the quality level as the SB, but still not bad by any means. The oak is dominant, particularly on the nose, however offers a nice vanilla spice streak. Pear, butter, and yellow apples follow through on the palate. Soft acidity with some spiciness on the finish. Not bad, but not my style either.
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2005 Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay 90 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
First time trying the hyped up Rombauer Chard. The nose is heady and rich. Tropical fruits of pineapple, dried papaya, and buttered popcorn. The palate is rich and viscous. The buttered popcorn element shows right away, but soon transitions into dried pear, caramel apple, and a slight spicy note. I'm guessing there's residual sugar in this one, but this is a new experience for me considering Chardonnays. 90+
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2003 Ramey Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 80 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
After experiencing Ramey's single vineyard Chards, this doesn't come close. A bit floral on the nose, but finishing with a whaff of alcohol. Spicy nose too. The palate is of raw oak that dominates some pear with vanilla. Soft, flabby acidity.
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2003 Ramey Chardonnay Carneros 85 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Better than the '03 Sonoma Coast, but again doesn't come close to the single vineyards. Not all that cheap either. Rich aromatics of butter, toasted vanilla, and oak spice. The palate is very nice. Creamy pear, yellow apple, and a better integration of oak with just a bit of spice and vanilla. Acidity is still a bit soft, but finishes cleaner than the Sonoma Coast.
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