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2009 Varner Chardonnay Spring Ridge Vineyard Home Block
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 40
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markcic Likes this wine: 92 points
June 24, 2019 - Had not tried a bottle in over 4 years and looking back at my notes there has not been a change. White fruit on the nose, the palate was pear, melon, citrus and a touch of oak keeping it in balance. A nice vibrant finish.
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Ben Christiansen wrote:
April 7, 2018 - Man. Smells sherries out not good.
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maxmanx wrote:
January 28, 2018 - Lots of life left. Enjoyed by all.
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wculpepper Likes this wine: 90 points
September 25, 2016 - Light gold color. Apple and pear on the nose. Mouth-filling fruit and quite lively acids on the palate with a moderate length finish. A nice wine, but IMHO, not worth the $40+ price.
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scotty_b wrote: 93 points
April 27, 2016 - In prime form versus my 2014 tasting. The creme brûlée butterscotch notes are super unique and delicious. Backed up with minerality and citrus. Oak is in check. Fantastic wine and probably my favorite Cali chard.
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By Antonio Galloni
Exploring California's Central Coast (Aug 2011) (link)(Varner Chardonnay Home Block Santa Cruz Mountains) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
1/12/2012 (link) 92 points(Varner Chardonnay Spring Ridge Vineyard Home Block) Group's #8 (my #4) – 87 pts.; 0, 2, 0, 4 - light yellow color; focused, salt air, tart pear, tart apple, brioche nose; tight, lightly oily textured, tart pear, tart apple, reduction palate; needs 2-plus years; medium-plus finish 92+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type White
- Producer Varner
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Spring Ridge Vineyard Home Block
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 99 (26%)
- Consumed 286 (74%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 7 votes
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- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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