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White
2014 Neely Chardonnay Holly's Cuvée Spring Ridge Vineyard
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
Label borrowed from 2013
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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bubbachumps wrote: 93 points
December 17, 2020 - This has evolved from the last bottle I had, a much more complex nose with notes of cantaloupe, honeydew melon, vanilla and lemon. Medium bodied on the palate, deep flavors carrying across in a very integrated profile. So enjoyable, this is in a perfect window for my palate.
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ozziewine Does not like this wine:
January 14, 2018 - Have always liked the Varners and don't take pleasure in criticizing their effort, but none of us (four people) liked this particular bottle. Judging by other notes I'm the outlier here so maybe simply an off bottle or in a dumb phase?
To make the note productive, not just critical, be advised that this is a big oaky California Chard. If you're a fan of that style, it's for you. And perhaps waiting another 3-5 years might bring this into a little more balance.
If drinking now, have it on the cool side and decant for a lonnngggg time (5 hours?). -
drinkfunkyanddance wrote:
August 28, 2017 - A bit rich for my taste, but balanced and well made. Pineapple, smoke, vanilla, lemon zest, and such.
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bubbachumps wrote: 92 points
July 1, 2017 - Peach, vanilla and honey on the nose. In the mouth, nicely packaged. A touch of spice on the finish. Very Nice wine, needs a couple years to round out and it should improve some.
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bubbachumps wrote: 93 points
November 22, 2016 - Great wine! Notes of salty ocean, vanilla and lemon. Tartness in the mouth, good balance of acidity and fruit in the mouth. Will get better with time but already drinking nicely
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2014
- Type White
- Producer Neely
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Holly's Cuvée
- Vineyard Spring Ridge Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 20 (13%)
- Consumed 139 (87%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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