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2010 Smith-Madrone Chardonnay
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Spring Mountain District
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Community Tasting Notes 37
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d'Yquembe Mutombo wrote: 89 points
April 16, 2020 - From a batch of bottles misprinted with the 2010 Riesling labels but in standard S-M Chardonnay bottle shape. After waiting 30 minutes for some reduction to lighten up this was in very fine form. Tasted blind I don't think I would ever place this as Napa Valley. To me, this is near-prototypical White Burgundy from the post Premox era where wines tend to get a heavier dose of sulfur before bottling . Flinty citrus fruits give way to some zestier fruit and warmth on the finish. If you are a Cali chard fan this might not be very enjoyable at first blush but it's worth the experience IMO. Based on my bottle, this 2010 has years of life ahead of it.
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RedWineLover66 wrote: 80 points
September 6, 2019 - Way past it’s prime. Hopefully you drank it already
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Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 91 points
July 25, 2017 - Rich, full bodied chardonnay. Big nose of peach, apricot, orange peel, wood and a hint of smoke. Full mouthfeel with flavors of pear, peach, vanilla and cream. Mineral and slight heat on the finish. Mature and ready to drink with little benefit from further cellaring. A real treat!
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jlhkiss wrote: flawed
December 25, 2016 - Second bottle in a row where this was flawed. I highly doubt this wine is "over the hill" but it sure tasted like it.
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jlhkiss wrote: flawed
November 18, 2016 - Corked.
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By Richard Jennings
12/20/2012 (link) 86 points(Smith-Madrone Chardonnay) Light lemon yellow color; tart Bosc pear, pineapple, light graham cracker, oak nose; tart pineapple, tart poached pear, graham cracker palate on which the oak is obtrusive; medium-plus finish (14.4% alcohol; sample provided by winery)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type White
- Producer Smith-Madrone
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Spring Mountain District
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 37 (19%)
- Consumed 160 (81%)
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chicken, Citrus shrimp w Basmati rice, Grilled prime flank steak., roast chicken, salmon, Shrimp Pesto PastaWho Likes This Wine
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- ProducerSmith-Madrone
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationSpring Mountain District
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