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White
2018 Chalone Vineyard Chardonnay
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Chalone
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Community Tasting Notes 8
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Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 points
August 30, 2022 - Medium golden yellow in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of apples, pears & lemon/lime citrus notes with overtones of floral notes of honeysuckle & minerals, flinty & stony, some hazelnut notes, spices & a hint of vanilla/toasty oak in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth texture, ripe flavors of apples, pears & lemons/limes with butterscotch, stony, minerals & a hint of toasty oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present but has the fruit & structure to continue with its development for a few more additional years if cellared properly. Very good QPR when found at discount!
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cmiller Likes this wine: 89 points
February 26, 2022 - Got it on sale; wouldn't hunt for it at $32/bottle but really liked it at $19/bottle!
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redsoxfan85 Likes this wine: 90 points
August 21, 2021 - Really nice, bright acidity after about 30 minutes of air. Pleasant citrus and a touch of wet stone. Definitely could go a little longer in the cellar.
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poppacork Likes this wine: 91 points
April 6, 2021 - This has a very pleasant profile of apricot that is freshened up by an accent of dewy grass and very subtle hints on tarragon. Soft on the palate, but backed up with a touch of chalk.
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afields wrote:
February 25, 2021 - Green and yellow apple/pear, salty butter, a green savory note I can’t quite place like...rosemary and mint? Slightly smoky too. M acid, M body, alcohol heat. Right now the oak and alcohol are a little too heavy for the power of the fruit and it comes off a bit harsh. ~5/10
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type White
- Producer Chalone Vineyard
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Chalone
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (1%)
- In Cellars 23 (33%)
- Consumed 46 (66%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerChalone Vineyard
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationChalone
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