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White
2011 Valley of the Moon Unoaked Chardonnay
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
Label borrowed from 2012
Label borrowed from 2010
Label borrowed from 2013
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 points
December 14, 2013 - Typically sceptical of unoaked Chardonnay, I really warmed up to this one. It took a sip or two, as it's redeeming flavor characteristics take a moment to settle in on the palate. It is surprisingly light, crisp and tasty. The fruit has a very welcome, soft approachable feeling, starting with melon and peach, getting tighter with white apple and some citrus and finally some honey. Super nice job with the partial malo lactic balancing acidity. Very complete and linear from lips to finish.
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Jason Rzutkiewicz wrote: 86 points
July 22, 2013 - (13.5%) 97% Chardonnay, 2% Pinot Blanc, 1% Muscat Canelli – Nice, clean, crisp entry on a soft mineral frame showing white fruits with bright acidity and notes of citrus blossoms. Nothing special but pleasant and easy drinking which makes for a nice QPR. At $7 (vs. $17 from the winery) I’m inclined to buy more…
Wine Geek Notes: Unoaked/stainless, 80% undergoes malolactic fermentation
Purchased: Trader Joe’s for $7
Bought Because: Seemed like a fair price to try an unoaked Chard
Wine Geek Notes: Made by ASV -
Motz wrote: 88 points
April 5, 2013 - Crisp, zingy, and fresh. Hints of shale, melon rind, and cucumber on the nose and palate. Surprisingly good, unoaked Chardonnay is not half bad!
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Taggart wrote:
February 17, 2013 - A really nice medium bodied Chardonnay. Nice and easy drinking.
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gman1868 wrote:
August 30, 2012 - Golden pear, orange blossom, mineral, green apple, dusty on the nose. On the palate, tart, crisp acidity with the fruits, and a little bit of circus peanuts. Finishing with lemon, green apple and more of the circus peanuts :)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type White
- Producer Valley of the Moon
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Unoaked Chardonnay
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
- UPC Code 040267101614
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 16 (25%)
- Consumed 47 (75%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- ProducerValley of the Moon
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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