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White
2009 Alta Maria Chardonnay
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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jwashofsky wrote: 97 points
November 25, 2017 - Mild straw golden color, Ripe bananas on the nose, honeysuckle. Great body, crisp mouthfeel, mild oaky, vanilla, mellow flavors, honeysuckle again, floral, almost no fruit flavors.
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TashNYC wrote:
January 29, 2014 - These never delivered -- but we never got charged, either. Too bad, as it is a nice wine.
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vegasoenophile wrote: 95 points
September 2, 2012 - Still one of my most favorite chardonnays. Luscious, balanced acid with a rich texture and creaminess on the palate. Well integrated oak and wonderful flavors. Sad there will be no 2010 or 2011.
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Weston3220 Likes this wine: 89 points
April 16, 2012 - Los Olivos, Santa Barbara (Los Olivos, Santa Barbara): Floral Chardonnay, Clean n Lean, Elegant, Nice Bitter fruit finish in a good way
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By Josh Raynolds
November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159 (link)(Alta Maria Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Exploring California's Central Coast (Aug 2011) (link)(Alta Maria Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
3/19/2012 (link) 88 points(Alta Maria Chardonnay) Light yellow color; lemon curd nose; tight, tart lemon, mineral, reduction palate; medium finish (1/2 stainless steel, 1/2 neutral & once used oak)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type White
- Producer Alta Maria
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 6 (14%)
- Consumed 38 (86%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerAlta Maria
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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